Mohamed Mamdouh Abd Elbaky Salem

Strategic and results-oriented Oil & Gas Executive with over 23 years of progressive leadership across the MENATI, GCC, APAC, and North Africa regions. Proven expertise in pressure control systems, flexible pipe solutions, and wellhead equipment, with a strong track record in operations, business development, and P&L ownership. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, driving revenue growth, and delivering complex projects under challenging market conditions. Recognized for transforming reactive service models into proactive growth engines, building high-performing teams, and cultivating long-term partnerships with global energy leaders including ADNOC, Aramco, Shell, BP, and ExxonMobil. Combines deep technical knowledge with commercial acumen and executive-level decision-making.

• I led the first MENATI-region deployment of flexible pipe technology in the UAE, successfully delivering a 2.4 km pilot project in Bu-Hassa for ADNOC. This initiative earned formal recognition for responsiveness, technical support, and reliability.
• In Saudi Arabia, I drove sustained 32% year-over-year revenue growth in the aftersales segment from 2013 to 2020 by transitioning to a proactive business development model and building high-performing teams.
• My leadership ensured operational resilience during key industry disruptions, including the 2010–2013 oil downturn in North Africa and the COVID-19 pandemic in the KSA and UAE (2020–2021), maintaining business continuity through agility and commercial intensity.
• I’ve also built and managed strategic customer relationships with Aramco, ADNOC, Shell, BP, ExxonMobil, Apache, OMV, and ENI.

• Technical & Functional Training
• PMP Certification – Project Management Institute (March 2023).
• Fundamentals of Project Management.
• Oracle Training.
• MS Project Professional.
• API 6A & API Q2 Standards Training.
• NACE Corrosion Training.
• Fundamentals of Pipeline Systems.
• Lean Six Sigma – Introduction.
• Continuous Improvement & Root Cause Analysis (CITC).
• Supplier Auditor Course.
• EHS Leadership – Environment, Health & Safety Ownership.
• Safety Leadership Training.
• Business & Leadership Development
• Executive Coaching Skills – GE.
• Frontline Leadership Management (FLM) – GE, 6-month workshop.
• Leadership Development Courses (LDC).
• Leading in a Matrixed Organization.
• Leading Without Bias.
• Activation Strategy & Culture (ASC)
• Finance for Non-Financial Managers – Baker Communications Inc.
• Frontline Leadership Skills – Baker Communications Inc.
• Legal & Commercial Contracts Training.

• Regional / Country Director.
• Business Development Director / Manager.
• PMO Director / Strategic Projects Director.
• Sales & Operations Executive.
• Oil & Gas Advisory or Consulting Roles.

• SAPESCO – Oilfield Services Intern Seasonal (3 months × 4 annually)
• Assisted with plant commissioning, chemical cleaning, and tool inventory.
• Supported PLT analysis and memory gauge operations.
• Schlumberger / Halliburton – Logging & Perforation Intern Seasonal (1 month × 2 annually)
• Participated in field logging and perforation activities.
• Completed technical projects on DSST and MDT tools, improved archive systems.

It depends on season, availability, and workload.