Awadh M. Al-Maker

Awadh M. Al-Maker

Executive Vice President, Shared Services, SABIC

Mr. Al-Maker is Chemical Engineer graduate from King Saud University, College of Engineering back in 1989.

In August 1989, he joined SABIC at manufacturing affiliate in Jubail, KEMYA, where he held various posts at different times, last of which General Manager, Manufacturing.

Early 2003, he moved to IBN RUSHD in Yanbu as General Manager for a year, and was elevated to the post of President in 2004 with the specific goal of bringing in change for sustainable profitability.

In November 2009, he was appointed Manufacturing Vice President for Yanbu, leading the new organization and working with the area sites and the Sinopec SABIC Tianjin Petrochemical Company to establish the new Manufacturing concept. In November 2012, he moved to business as Polypropylene Business Vice President.

In September 2013, he was appointed by Sabic board to the position of Executive Vice President, Leading Manufacturing Corporate and Manufacturing Affiliates.

Starting May 2015, Mr. Al-Maker assigned as Executive Vice President, Technology & Innovation, and by October 2016, he become the Executive Vice President of Shared Services.

He currently also serves as Chairman of the Board for Sabic KSA Affiliates YANPET, KEMYA and USA based JV Scientific Design Company.