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Dr. Rachid Majjad is a business leader with over 25 years of experience building capabilities in organizations across the Middle East, Europe, North America, and Asia. Passionate about creating value where none exists, he has successfully led multi-million-dollar programs involving industrial plant development, organizational restructuring, market expansion, and cost optimization.
Dr. Rachid is a trusted leader in high-stakes initiatives, with deep expertise in acquisitions, joint ventures, and full P&L accountability, underpinned by a strong commitment to sustainability. Known as a decisive change agent, he consistently delivers measurable results.
He specializes in turning around underperforming divisions, building high-performing teams, and executing complex, first-of-their-kind projects across diverse cultural and regulatory environments. With a strong global network spanning industry and R&D, he drives innovation, profitability, and long-term business growth.
Dr. Rachid is a forward-thinking energy professional with a strong focus on sustainability and low-carbon transformation. He has led the launch of a solar business transition initiative in Malaysia, successfully implementing a strategic roadmap to support the shift toward a low-carbon future.
With deep expertise in ESG integration, Dr. Rachid has presented to strategic committees in both Oman and Malaysia, helping shape organizational direction toward sustainable and responsible energy practices.
As part of advancing this transition, Dr. Rachid is driving innovative solutions in Malaysia through the conversion of waste to renewable energy. This includes pioneering efforts in landfill gas management and purification—capturing gas generated during waste decomposition and transforming it into compressed biomethane gas, one of the cleanest forms of green energy.
His work reflects a strong commitment to advancing sustainable energy systems and enabling practical, scalable solutions for energy transition.
Currently based in Muscat, Sultanate of Oman, Dr. Rachid serves as the Chief Executive Officer of National Gas Company, where he oversees domestic and international operations. Under his leadership, the company continues to grow its regional presence through its subsidiary, NGC Energy, with operations in Malaysia, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia.
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