Layla Al Shahri is a strategic communications and social impact leader with over 19 years of experience spanning Oman’s energy, education, and industrial sectors. As Head of Corporate Identity and Communication at OQ Base Industries – Salalah, she leads an integrated portfolio covering strategic communication, Corporate Social Responsibility, brand positioning, stakeholder engagement, and external relations.
Layla is recognised for positioning community investment as a core business priority rather than a supporting function. Her work consistently bridges corporate strategy with national development objectives, including Oman Vision 2040, ensuring that sustainability commitments translate into tangible, measurable outcomes.

Through strong partnerships with government entities, civil society, and educational institutions, she has led the design and delivery of CSR programmes that are structured, impact-driven, and enduring. Her leadership philosophy centres on creating shared value — aligning organisational goals with societal progress.

Layla’s defining contribution lies in her unwavering commitment to sustainable, long-term CSR that outlasts campaign cycles, embedding purpose, credibility, and human impact at the heart of corporate identity.