Zaafrani, Nejib was born on November 5, 1952, in La Goulette, Tunisia. Adopted Canadian and citizens of the planet. having left in many parts of the world, North Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, and the Middle E. Son of Amor Ben Ali Zaafrani and Ouacila Slama.
General Academic Studies Degree in Mathematics, University Sciences, Paris, 1975. Master of Science in Physics, University Sciences, 1977. Master of Science in Petroleum Engineering, ENSPM/French Institute of Petroleum, Rueilmalmaison, France, 1978.
Principal engineer ETAP, Tunis, Tunisia, 1978-1980. Well site petroleum engineer BSP, Seria, Brunei, 1980-1981, reservoir engineer, 1981-1984. Senior technical management engineer SIPM, The Hague, Holland, 1985-1988, liaison engineer Middle East, 1992-1995.
Senior team leader field development AFPC, Damascus, Syria, 1988-1992. Business advisory Middle East and Africa SIEP, The Hague, 1996. Deputy managing director Shell Gas Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, since 1996.
Alternate director, advisory committee GASCO, Abu Dhabi, since 1996. Technical committee ADCO, Abu Dhabi, since 1992, alternate director, since 1996. October 2001 Vice President New Business Development Middle East The Hague Holland. Sept 2003 Vice President Strategic Alliances - New Business Development Middle East 7 Central Asia. January 2007 Chairman & Managing Director Shell Abu Dhabi BV. UAE. May 2010 first Secretary General and CEO of Dubai Supreme Council of Energy (DSCE) of Dubai Government. January 2013 to date International Senior Executive Advisor to Senior decision makers in the public and private Sectors.
A great believer in one God. The god of all Human being living on mother earth. Promotes global unity and peace. The world biggest challenges is to achieve sustainable development in order to preserve our planet for the current and future generations to come. Passionate in contributing to the world sustainability...
Quotations:
When there is a will there is a way !
Innovation comes from a constructive dialogue
Former Member Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE).
Co-founder and Member of Tunisian Talents United (TTU) Association
Nejib is known for his great passion in sharing his long life experience with the young generation. Recognised for his integrity, humility and respect for people.
Married Beya Ayari, August 11, 1976. Children: Scheherazade, Omar.
