HELD UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF HIS EXCELLENCY ABDEL FATTAH EL SISI, PRESIDENT OF THE ARAB REPUBLIC OF EGYPT

30 MARCH - 1 APRIL 2026

EGYPT INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION CENTER

30 MARCH - 1 APRIL 2026

EGYPT INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION CENTER

BUILDING A SECURE AND SUSTAINABLE ENERGY FUTURE

Maha Zahran

Maha Zahran

Risks' Management And Strategic Planning Manager
PETROJET
Personal features & Expertise Accumulated 20+ years of experience in “Petrojet “in various disciplines; Strategic planning, Corporate risk Management, Chairman & Managing director’s technical office, Engineering affairs, Economic & feasibility studies department in addition to working as Board & Assembly secretary. Dynamic, Results-oriented, Hard worker, Innovative, promoting creativity among subordinates, with high interpersonal, communication & negotiation skills. Language Skills: Fluent in English, Very Good in French, Beginner in Italian. • Strategic Planning, Crisis & Risk Management • Finance, Budgeting & Cost Management • Market Research & Business Development • Human capital Management Areas of acquired expertise Academic Background • Currently Enrolled in DBA -International Business Academy of Switzerland –IBAS • Diploma in Business Management for leaders in Global Energy industry-ENI corporate University- ECU-2021. • MBA in Strategic Management–AASTMT (Arab Academy for Science, Tech. & Maritime transport)-2020- Grade Excellent – GPA (3.98). • PRMG -Project Management Diploma- AUC, 2014. • B.Sc. Of Engineering, June 2002- Ain shams University -Major electronics and communication General Degree Very Good with Honors (overall Grade 83% - Ranking 20th) Graduation Project/Grade Wave Length Division Multiplexing WDM / Grade :Distinction • General secondary certificate: Armenian Catholic sisters' school (1997). Score 103.25 % (Ranking 1st on school & 6th on Heliopolis Education district). Professional Experience The Petroleum Projects and Technical Consultations Co. (Petrojet) February 2003 till now Risks’ Management & Strategic Planning Manager Jan.2021 till now • Issued & Followed up the implementation of Strategic Plan (2017-2021) with all company departments. • Developed Petrojet’s Current Strategic Plan (2022-2026). • Perform annual analysis for the company situation using various situational analysis techniques. • Review and approve departments' annual operational plans & follow up their implementation. • Follow up & evaluate implementation of company objectives on quarterly basis and issue relevant reports. • Activated the newly established Corporate Risk Management Sector. • Developed Risk management sector Job description, KPI’s & department’s Procedures. • Issued Petrojet’s first Corporate Risk Policy, Corporate Risk Strategy & Risk management Plan in 2021 • Issued all subsequent risk Management plans & Risk strategies since 2021 and till now. • Follow up implementation of risk management Plans & issue recommendations in case of deviation. Key Member in task force team reporting to Chairman & Managing Director Sept.2017-till now • Responsible for General Assembly all logistic & technical Preparations & Issuance of Annual report. • Responsible for Issuing Petrojet’s Governance Manual and Sustainability report. • Implementation of the seven pillars of Ministry of Petroleum Modernization program within Petrojet. Department Manager– Economic General Department Sept. 2017- Dec.2020 • Performed feasibility studies for investment decisions. • Followed up the performance of company affiliates and issued quarterly Performance reports with recommendations for non-performing ones. Chairman & Managing Director Technical Office March 2013- September 2017 Board secretary & General Assembly secretary • Performed all technical & logistic issues related to Board & General assembly meetings. • Followed up board recommendations and issued monthly progress report. • Full awareness of local business laws & regulations; law 159 / 1981 & its executive regulation. • Managed to acquire Board’s Approval on structural reform steps; Modified Articles of association, new organizational structure, Modified policies (QTY:6; including Procurement & Personnel policies) & strategic Plans (2013-2015), (2014-2016), (2015-2017), (2016-2018) & finally (2017-2021). • Responsible for General Assembly Preparation & issuance of annual report. Strategic Planning Manager: • Activated the newly established Strategic planning department in 2013; modified Company's organizational structure, developed Job description, KPI’s, department’s Procedures, Policies, evaluation criteria for measuring achievement of strategic targets annually & quarterly. • Issued Petrojet first strategic plan (2013-2015) and first business plan for year 2013. • Issued subsequent strategic plans (2014-2016), (2015-2017), (2016-2018) & (2017-2021). • Performed Quarterly Follow up & evaluation of objectives’ implementation. • Modified Company departments’ KPI to include a larger weight for achieving Strategic plan targets. • Performed Annual situation analysis for the company using various techniques. Chairman & Managing Director Technical Office Manager • Responsible for all technical issues related to the chairman & Managing director’s Office. • Developed regular reporting system for projects’ internal follow up & problems solving. • Followed up Mega projects internally & externally, issued areas of concern & recommended actions. • Issued Regular follow up system for all prospective opportunities. • Issued Budget preparation instructions & developed budget achievement monthly follow up system. • Reviewed all external correspondences issued from MD’s office to all interested parties. • Attended Meetings with chairman & MD Internally & externally, prepared Meetings’ Agendas, took MOM & followed up necessary actions required. Special assignments: • Member in the committee responsible for reviewing /updating regulations & policies; Personnel policy, Medical treatment, Procurement & transportation policies & Manual of authority. • Key member in the Committee responsible for updating organizational structure, Job descriptions and KPI’s. • Key member in the task force responsible for issuing COBC (Code of business conduct). • Key Member in the Project management team responsible for Implementation of ERP (SAP) within Petrojet. • Key member in foundation of “We care program 2S's and 2C’s; Shareholders-Society Colleagues & Customers. • Key Member in Launching third wave of Petrojet’s EPC Managers Capacity Building program launched in 2023 Design & Cost estimation Engineer -Engineering Department March 2003 – Feb. 2013 • Performed Basic and Detailed Engineering for Instrumentation & Control activities (I&CS). • Performed Basic and Detailed Engineering for Telecommunication & low current systems. • Assisted in development of P&ID’s, PFD’s, operation and control philosophy, and issuing of all I&C systems' EPC tender documents. Participated in design review meetings & in HAZOP/HAZID studies for several projects. • Performed FEED review, scope identification, preparation of I &C activities cost estimate for EPC projects • Conversant with ISA, API, ISO, AGA 9 & familiar with FEED of ARAMCO, ENI, SONATRACH, ... • Reviewed all contract related technical documents and coordinated with clients in resolving any issues. Design & Cost estimation Engineer -Engineering Department (Contd.) March 2003 – Feb. 2013 • Issued deliverable list, specifications, data sheets, Material requisitions. • Formulated execution plan for timely completion of activities. • Performed technical evaluation of vendors’ offers , reviewed & approved Vendors’ prints & drawings. Training Abroad training -September 2019-March 2021- Eni Corporate university (ECU) -Italy /Milan • Comprehensive transformational Program at ECU (Eni corporate university) for a duration of 18 Months covering three tracks; Global Energy industry, Leadership skills & decision-making techniques and finally business management including abroad training in Italy Milan followed by Interactive online courses. • The training was part of human capital development program launched by the Egyptian Ministry of petroleum for 10 selected fast track candidates from Middle Management program participants. Local Training • March 2019-April 2019 -Schlumberger Egypt -Capacity Building Training for One month  Change management, Governance & Strategic Planning.  Technical training covering an overview on Oil & Gas Upstream activities.  Business Management (HR /IT/Legal). • Future Leadership Program for Human capital development launched by Petrojet :  Strategic Management techniques.  Positive and creative thinking.  Emotional Intelligence.  Decision Making, Risk & crisis management.  Strategic Thinking and strategic tool.  HSE & Quality essentials. Public Speaking • Speaker at ADIPEC 2023- Technical conference –Unlocking Hydrogen Potential. • She is Energy Egypt -Third Edition 2023 -Presented Women in the field session recap & conclusion. • Speaker at EGYPS 2023 -Downstream Technical Conference – Human Capital Management category. • Certified TOT : (Strategic & Risk management, communication skills programs , Team building , ………) • Conducted & facilitated strategic plan Work shop to launch Petrojet's Strategy (2022-2026)- January 2022 • Conducted & facilitated strategic plan Work shop to launch Petrojet's Strategy (2017-2021)- January 2017 • Presented (Group 2 – Project) in upstream convention for young professionals held by Egyptian MOP in 2018. • Conducted board meetings presentations acting s board secretary -March 2013 to September 2017. • Moderator for Petrojet First safety forum - March 2015. Missions November 2021-United Arab Emirates • Delegate Representing Petrojet in ADIPEC 2021- Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition & Conference. April 2021- Russia • Key Member in the team Representing Petrojet in first World Construction Championship Sochi -Russia. March 2016-Oman • Delegate Representing Petrojet in OGWA – Oman Oil & Gas Exhibition & conference Others • Graduated in 2021 as one of the fast-track participants in Middle management program launched by Egyptian Ministry of Petroleum & Mineral resources "MOP" as part of modernization program. • Selected in the future leadership program launched by Petrojet in 2017 for second line managers.