Staff

Alan Linn

Alan has extensive international experience and a strong industry reputation and is experienced in both the downstream and upstream oil and gas industries. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chemical Engineering having graduated from Strathclyde University, Glasgow. Alan has had the opportunity to hold key roles in prominent organizations including Exxon Mobil, Lasmo, Cairn Energy and Tullow and, most recently, has been the CEO at ROC Oil, Afren and Providence Resources. He has lived and worked in several…

Salah Diab

Mr. Diab graduated in 1972 from the Faculty of Engineering, Ain Shams University, Cairo. He is the Founder and CEO of PICO Group (a group of companies that has been successfully operating in key sectors of the Egyptian Economy). He is also Chairman of Sunset Hills for Reconstruction Co., a Board Member of Egyptian Multi Investment and Tourism Companies, Co-founder of the Cairo Capital Club and Co-founder of one of Egypt’s largest independent daily newspapers. Moreover, Mr. Diab is actively…

Alan Linn

Alan has extensive international experience and a strong industry reputation and is experienced in both the downstream and upstream oil and gas industries. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chemical Engineering having graduated from Strathclyde University, Glasgow. Alan has had the opportunity to hold key roles in prominent organizations including Exxon Mobil, Lasmo, Cairn Energy and Tullow and, most recently, has been the CEO at ROC Oil, Afren and Providence Resources. He has lived and worked in several…

Mohamed Mahmoud El Naka

Mohamed started his Cheiron career in 2010 as a field development manager in Amal Petroleum Company with full responsibility for the delivery of Amal field development projects, including the offshore and onshore facilities. In 2017, he became the Deputy Projects General Manager for both Amal Petroleum and West El-Burullus Petroleum Companies and in 2020 he moved to Cheiron’s Head Office where he became the Projects Development Manager. In his various roles he has made a significant contribution to all Cheiron’s…

Nasr Ramadan Hassan Hamed

Nasr started his Cheiron career in 2009 as the Deputy Petroleum Engineering General Manager in Petrogulf Misr. In 2012, he became the Deputy Operations General Manager for Amal Petroleum Company, where he contributed to the multi well field redevelopment plan and, in 2020, he moved back to Petrogulf Misr where he helped lead the successful GNN field development drilling campaign and the installation of the Early Production Facilities. Nasr graduated in Suez with a degree in Petroleum Engineering from Suez…

Jaine Miller

Jaine Miller, Cheiron Energy’s General Counsel, has over 30 years oil and gas industry legal and negotiations experience across the upstream, midstream and downstream marketing spectrum. Prior to joining Cheiron in 2013, Jaine held various Legal and Governance management roles at BG Egypt, Eni Indonesia and Australia and lead regional counsel roles in Lasmo. Jaine has an LLB (Hons) England & Wales, is a Barrister-at-Law (Lincoln’s Inn) and has an MBA (London Guildhall)…

Adel Samaha

Has over 35 years of diversified experience in the Petroleum industry, with bachelor’s degree in Geology, he commenced his career with a range of operational roles at EGPC and Shell in onshore and offshore areas. Samaha has extensive technical and operational experience in the Petroleum sector in both government JVs and partners organizations. He was the Deputy CEO for Exploration and Agreements at EGPC. Formerly, he was the Deputy Chairman for Exploration and Agreements at Ganope. He was also EUG…

Ihab Girgis

Mr. Ihab Sami Girgis holds a Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering from Imperial College. He is a seasoned Oil and Gas professional with experience across the service, strategy consulting and operating sectors within the industry. With experience across Africa, Europe and Asia Ihab has a focus on cross regional and multi cultural business delivery with an emphasis on accountable leadership. Prior to joining Cheiron Ihab held several Technical and Operational leadership roles with BG-Group and later Shell. Within management consulting…

Shahira Diab

“Shahira Diab transformed La Poire from a pastry chain of 20 shops to well-rounded foodservice and retail group of companies, with activities ranging from food production and retail to convenience and fuel retailing as part of a longstanding agreement with ExxonMobil Egypt.In addition to being a Cheiron Board Member, Shahira is on the Board of YPO (Young Presidents Organization) Cairo Chapter since 2007 and she is also Cairo’s Chapter Chair.”…