Saudi Kayan appoints Sameeh Al-Sahafi as CEO

Saudi Kayan headquarters

Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co.'s board of directors decided to appoint Sameeh Al-Sahafi as CEO as of Jan. 1, according to a filing to Tadawul.

The decision was taken based on the recommendation of the remuneration and nominations committee.

Suliman holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from King Abdulaziz University, with experience spanning more than 21 years. In addition, he has a distinguished leadership and professional career as well as diverse experience in several sectors, such as engineering, project management, maintenance, and operations in refineries and petrochemical plants.

Further, Suliman held several leadership positions in SABIC affiliates, including Arabian Industrial Fibers (Ibn Rushd), Yanbu National Petrochemical Co. (Yansab), and Saudi Yanbu Petrochemical Co. (Yanpet).

Saudi Kayan's board of directors approved on Nov. 30 the resignation of Metab Al Shahrani from his post as CEO, Argaam earlier reported.