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 he worked on CEO/Board strategic projects for IOC’s and NOC’s across the globe. Ihab started his career as a wireline field engineer with Schlumberger. Ihab was formerly the General Manager and Managing Director for Gempetco and Zafco Joint Operating Companies and a Director of the Board on Amapetco and PetroWeb. Currently, Ihab is Cheiron’s Technical Manager.