Executive Management

Jeff Lembcke is a seasoned engineering executive with over 40 years of experience across the global energy services sector. He currently serves as Executive Vice President of Products & Technologies and Chief Technology Officer at TAQA, leading the company’s technology strategy, product innovation, and engineering excellence across a diverse portfolio of services.

Prior to joining TAQA, Jeff held a series of senior leadership roles at Weatherford International, including Chief Engineer, Director of Engineering Quality, and Vice President of Research, Development & Engineering. During his tenure, he drove large-scale transformation efforts, including the successful integration of over 40 acquisitions, all while preserving high operational performance and accelerating time-to-market for key technologies.

Jeff is widely recognized for his deep technical knowledge, strategic vision, and contributions to industry standards through long-standing involvement with API and ISO technical committees. Throughout his career, he has been a named inventor on over 50 U.S. patents, with innovations in artificial lift, completions, fiber optic and electronic gauges, and production optimization hardware.

He holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Oklahoma and an M.B.A. from the University of Tulsa. Passionate about leadership development and organizational health, Jeff is known as a mentor and culture shaper who builds strong, future-ready engineering teams.

Mr. Adel Al-Ghadhban currently serves as the Interim Chief Executive Officer of TAQA, effective 1 June 2025. He also holds positions as Vice Chairman and Board Member of the Arabian Geophysical and Surveying Company (ARGAS), and serves on the boards of Special Oilfield Services (SOS) in Oman and AZR Wireline.

Mr. Al-Ghadhban brings over 30 years of experience in portfolio management and finance across the oil & gas and manufacturing sectors, including nearly two decades at TAQA.

As Interim CEO, he is focused on building a strong foundation, expanding TAQA’s market presence, and accelerating innovation. He is committed to advancing the next phase of the company’s growth in alignment with its long-term strategic objectives

Since joining TAQA in 2006, he has held several senior leadership roles, including Executive Vice President – Ventures & Chief Investment Officer, General Manager for Finance and Administration, and CEO and Vice Chairman of Jubail Energy Services Company (JESCO). He also served as Chairman of the Board of Air Liquide Arabia (ALAR).

Prior to joining TAQA, he spent six years with Saudi Aramco’s Treasury Department and four years as Chief Financial Officer in the healthcare sector.

Mr. Al-Ghadhban holds a Master of Science in Finance from the University of Denver, USA, and a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Washington State University, USA.

Mr. Nessim is appointed to TAQA in Jan 2023 as Executive Vice President of Well Solutions. He will lead TAQA Well Solutions across the Middle East, Africa, Turkey and Asia, driving growth across all geographies and service lines to realize our full potential. Mr Nessim brings a rich and varied expertise to the role through three decades of international executive experience in diverse senior positions at both public and private companies.

Across his 30-year career, Mr Nessim has held operations, functional and leadership positions spanning Geographies across India, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Sub-Sahara Africa, France and USA.

Prior to joining TAQA, Mr Nessim was co-founder and chairman of Aradi Ventures; a technology incubator utilising AI & IoT in Agricultural technology to address food security, Group CEO of TBS Holding an F&B conglomerate and leadership roles in the energy industry with Schlumberger Limited.

Mr. Nessim started his career with Schlumberger in 1992 as a Wireline field engineer and served as VP MENA Strategy, global President of Well Services, global president of Well Testing & Subsea, global Vice President of HSE, Vice President of Angola, Sub Sahara and East Africa as well as management roles in HR, marketing and product development.

He serves as a Global Strategy advisor for Tuyo Ventures an incubator specializing in solving societal issues through technological solutions and is an alumnus of the National Preparedness Leadership Initiative of the Harvard Kennedy school of Leadership.

Mr. Nessim holds a B.Sc. in Electronic Engineering from Ain Shams University.

Majid serves as the acting EVP of Corporate Services at TAQA. He joined TAQA in May 2018 and brings over 21 years of experience in the Well Services industry. Prior to his Corporate Services role , Majid delivered performance in his assignments starting with the latest: Global VP Human Resources, Country Executive Director – Kuwait, Sales and Geosciences Executive Director, Coiled Tubing/Stimulation Executive Director, Frac/Stimulation Director, and Director Office of the CEO.

He executed various other responsibilities before joining TAQA starting with latest as VP Operations in NPS, OFS Manager Unconventional Resources in SLB, OFS Marketing Manager in SLB, Petroleum Engineer in Saudi Aramco, Middle East and Asia Career & Staffing Manager (Testing PSL) in SLB, KSA, Kuwait, Bahrain OFS Recruiting Manager in SLB, Field Service Manager (Testing PSL) in SLB, Technical Sales Manager (Testing PSL) in SLB and Field Engineer (Testing & Completions PSL’s) in SLB.

Majid has a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) from UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School, Dublin, Ireland and a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering from King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

Alaa is the Acting Executive Vice President of Ventures and Chief Investment Officer at TAQA, where he plays a key leadership role in shaping the company’s long-term growth and investment strategy. He joined TAQA in February 2015, Alaa brings more than 22 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, combining deep technical and operational expertise with a strong strategic vision.

In his current capacity, Alaa leads TAQA’s ventures and strategic investment portfolio, driving value creation and ensuring alignment between ventures and the company’s core operations. He works closely with the executive leadership team to identify and execute inorganic growth and partnership opportunities, spearhead corporate development initiatives, and lead M&A activities that strengthen TAQA’s competitive position.

Throughout his tenure at TAQA, Alaa has held several senior leadership roles spanning operations, business development, venture management, and corporate strategy. He has also served as a board member for several of TAQA’s strategic ventures, including Arabian Drilling, Oliden Technology, and Air Liquide Arabia, providing governance oversight and strategic direction at the highest levels.

Before joining TAQA, Alaa spent 12 years at Saudi Aramco, where he held progressive leadership roles across multiple upstream functions, building a strong foundation in technical operations and organizational leadership.

Alaa holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Strathclyde in the UK and a Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering from Louisiana State University in the US.

Mr. Hani Ahmed joined TAQA in 2020, bringing with him over 20 years of experience with a focus on internal auditing across a range of industries in the Kingdom and internationally. In his current role, he is responsible for TAQA Group’s Internal Audit function. He has held multiple senior roles most recently as Chief Internal and Risk Officer for Dammam Airport Company (DACO), Group Chief Internal Auditor for United Matbouli Group (UMG), Group Chief Internal Auditor for Magrabi Hospitals and Centers (MHC), and different positions as risk assurance lead in PwC and KPMG covering Saudi and overseas markets. Mr. Hani holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Business Administration from Helwan University, Egypt, and a Modern Accounting Diploma from the American University in Cairo. He has also received multiple certifications including Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) from the Institution of Internal Audit, US; and Certified Risk Analyst (CRA) from the American Academy of Financial Management, US.

Mr. Hesham ELGindy has joined TAQA as Vice President for Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC).

Mr. ELGindy is a seasoned executive with proven expertise in risk, compliance, corporate governance, and internal audit, with both advisory and corporate experience. He brings more than 26 years of progressive experience across several industries.

Prior to joining TAQA, Mr. ELGindy worked as Chief Audit Executive for SISCO Holding for seven years. During this period, he led significant change at the company and across its subsidiaries. He was based in Jeddah. He began his career in internal audit at KPMG, where he climbed the ladder until he became a Risk Advisory Partner, working across their Middle East offices. He also served on a number of audit committees across the region, acting as either the committee’s chairman or a member.

Mr. ELGindy earned his Bachelor of Arts in Commerce, majoring in accounting, from Cairo University. He holds multiple certifications, including Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), and Certified Risk Management Assurance Professional (CRMA). He served as the former president of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)- Egypt and was the leader of the Risk Management Community of the ALROWAD program (a USAID Program). Mr. ELGindy is a sought-after national and international speaker and trainer.

The combination of his experience, qualifications, cultural understanding, and drive make him an ideal fit for our company as we navigate the next stages of growth.

Alex is a seasoned executive with a distinguished track record in the energy industry, currently serving as the TAQA Group Executive Director of Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) since January 2024. He joined TAQA in July 2021, initially contributing as a senior member of the Corporate Development team, playing a pivotal role in successful acquisitions and disposals. Recognized for his strategic acumen, Alex transitioned to the role of Integration Leader, spearheading the consolidation of diverse businesses into the unified TAQA model.

With over 25 years of experience in enterprise operational, commercial, and change management leadership, Alex possesses a wealth of technical and line management expertise. Having held prominent positions at industry leaders such as SLB and Baker Hughes, as well as contributing to the growth of startups, he has demonstrated a keen ability to lead business units across various geographical regions, particularly in the Middle East, Asia, and Africa.

In his current capacity, Alex assumes responsibility for leading TAQA’s HSE function, driving the development and implementation of comprehensive HSE strategies. He oversees HSE risk management initiatives and formulates tactics to assess and mitigate risks and compliance matters across TAQA and its subsidiaries. Furthermore, Alex is instrumental in crafting HSE frameworks, policies, and operational plans to ensure a culture of safety and sustainability throughout the organization.

Alex earned his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, U.S.A., underscoring his strong technical foundation and commitment to driving excellence in the energy sector.

Ahmad Al‑Junaid currently serves as the Acting Executive Director of the Project Management Office at TAQA, a role he assumed in June 2025. With over 16 years of experience in the energy services sector, Ahmad has built a distinguished career spanning project management, local content development, industrial partnerships, and business excellence.

Since joining TAQA in 2017, Ahmad has held several strategic leadership roles, including Local Content Director, Strategy & Communication Director, Drilling Business Unit Director, and Business Development Advisor. In these capacities, he led major initiatives in workforce localization, strategic communications, operational transformation, and regional business expansion. His contributions have played a pivotal role in advancing TAQA’s performance and shaping the company’s long-term growth strategy across multiple functions and markets.

Prior to TAQA, Ahmad held leadership roles at SLB, where he managed offshore drilling operations in Saudi Arabia, operations in Kuwait/Malaysia/Brunie, and served as Global Overseas Recruiter based in Houston, USA. He also brings a solid background in sales and business development across the oil & gas sector, consistently driving growth and operational efficiency.

Beyond his executive responsibilities, Ahmad is a graduate of Misk 2030 Leaders program and an active contributor to national leadership and mentorship programs. He mentors young professionals through the KFUPM Alumni Network and the Saudi Leadership Society (SLS), and frequently engages in industry forums focused on energy, sustainability, and national development.

Ahmad holds a bachelor’s degree in Applied Electrical Engineering from King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM).