Ayman Makar

Senior Energy Executive with 30+ years of experience across Oil & Gas upstream, downstream, fertilizers, and energy. Expert in P&L management, operations, and strategic business development. Proven success leading multi-million-dollar portfolios, negotiating landmark deals with ADNOC, SONATRACH, ENI, BP, EXXON, TOTAL, CHEVRON, QPC, QG, PETRONAS, IRAQ BGC, BOC and others. Extensive international exposure across MENA, Africa, Russia, Caspian, and Asia.

United Arab Emirates Industrial Sales and Marketing Director at Bureau Veritas (2026-03 – Present)

• Focused on Transform the sales process within BV targeting the main pillars of (Resources, Business systems, Technology and Process)
• Enhancing the account management concept within BV to be more strategical thinking rather than a daily transactional for more sustainable and future growth with proper planning
• Expanding the current TIC conventional portfolio (Testing, Inspection and Certificate) to Cybersecurity, sustainability ESG, AI in Asset management
• Putting more robust structure within the current technical center serving more industry disciplines as Hydrogen, Nuclear, Aviation.

Regional Director Business Development at Crusoe Energy (2022-11 – 2026-02)

• Established Crusoe's first regional entity outside the USA, including regulatory compliance, licensing, and operations setup.
• Forged strategic partnerships with PDO, ADNOC, Mubadala, and Oman Investment Authority for flare mitigation and AI Cloud Data Centers.
• Led market entry strategy for MENA and Africa, positioning the company in digital sustainability and gas monetization.
• Set strategy and directed technical and financial approaches for regional gas monetization projects.
• Alignment with key players for delivery with EPC players, Gas engines pioneers, Gas conditioning, carbon creditors along financing.

Eastern Hemisphere Senior BDM at Exterran (2021-11 – 2022-11)

• Expanded EPC footprint across Africa, Europe, and CIS for early production facilities and produced water treatment.
• Developed flexible BOOT/DBOOM models that accelerated market adoption.
• Designed and implemented sustainable growth strategies for diverse markets.
• Supported transition of Exterran to Enerflex acquisition in 2022.

Group VP Sales, Marketing & BD at Evergrow Group (2020-11 – 2021-11)

• Restructured management organization to secure financial support from banks (successful $550m lended)
• Marketed and launched Mono Calcium Phosphate product, competing successfully with international brands.
• Negotiated improved raw material procurement terms in international markets.
• Expanded into new international markets while implementing ERP, KPIs, and board-level reporting.

Managing Director at ASGC Oil & Gas (2019-04 – 2020-11)

• Transformed construction-focused company into an EPC oil & gas player.
• Secured AED 4B+ in prequalification bids within six months.
• Formed alliances with Samsung, Petrofac, Hyundai, and Tecnicas Reunidas.
• Adjusted strategies during COVID-19 disruptions.

OFS Sales & Commercial Director at Schlumberger (2018-05 – 2019-06)

• Directed $560M turnkey drilling portfolio across 15 rigs for ENI, BP, Exxon, Petronas, and others.
• Increased profitability by bundling drilling, fluids, completions, and facilities into integrated solutions.
• Strengthened market share and margins by optimizing cross-segment synergies.

OFS Accounts Director at Schlumberger (2016-02 – 2018-05)

• Managed ADNOC account valued at $300M, aligning multi-segment strategies.
• Oversaw bids, contract negotiations, and project milestones.
• Secured ADNOC FRAC tender win in 2018, adding significant revenue.
• Onboarding Cameron to SLB portfolio and facilitating first EPFs proposals in UAE for Al Dhafra for 40, 000 BPL and promoted future unconventional production via EPFs

Operations Manager at Schlumberger (2014-04 – 2016-02)

• Led petro-technical engineering services including production, reservoir, and well integrity.
• Integrated subsurface data to optimize drilling, completions, and reservoir modeling.
• Directed ADNOC Drill-to-Frac program, improving productivity and recovery.

Area Sales & Marketing Manager at Schlumberger (2011-04 – 2014-06)

• Managed $500M wireline portfolio across Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, and Russia.
• Oversaw acquisition and integration of KazpromGeophyzika into Schlumberger operations.
• Expanded business in Sakhalin and Astrakhan regions under challenging environments.
• Led evacuation of 450 employees/families during the Libya conflict in 2011.

National Oil Companies Accounts Manager at Schlumberger (2009-01 – 2011-04)

• Handled accounts for WAHA, Haroug, Sonatrach, Akakus, SIRTE, and AGOCO with more than 100 rigs accountability in 3 cites (Tripoli, Benghazi and Sirt)
• Applied smart bidding techniques to balance profit and market share in competitive environment.
• Led the evacuation from Libya to Malta in Feb 2011 for more than 400 SLB and HAL families.

Country Operations Manager at Schlumberger (2007-01 – 2009-01)

• Managed 200+ employees in sanctioned environment, ensuring compliance and payments.
• Supported Kish Island offshore operations with equipment and personnel.
• Managed daily government relations in Ahwaz.
• Strengthened local HSE culture and compliance.

Field Service Manager at Schlumberger (2005-04 – 2007-01)

• Managed 7 trucks and 12 offshore units, generating 80% of Egypt revenue.
• Led 30 engineers, 20 technicians, and 100 operators.
• Ranked #1 in Middle East for new technology adoption.
• Highest HPHT and deepwater activities in the region with more than 97% efficiency

General Field Engineer at Schlumberger (2004-04 – 2005-04)

• Served as offshore lead engineer in Mediterranean with 98% efficiency.
• Supported AGIP, Petrobel, IEOC, and BP operations with consistent delivery.

Field Engineer at Schlumberger (2001-01 – 2004-12)

• Delivered logging and wireline services across Nigeria's major fields.
• Recognized for technical leadership and service excellence.

Senior Electronics Engineer at Schlumberger (1997-01 – 2001-12)

• Maintained and upgraded Schlumberger's electronic systems across multiple countries.
• Ensured operational reliability for regional service fleet
• Developed new generation of Lab engineers for succession planning

B.Sc. in Systems & Biomedical Engineering – Cairo University (1990-01 – 1995-12)