Shamael Al-Sharikh has taken on the role of Manager, CEO’s Office at Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC). Based in Kuwait, she began the position in November 2026, according to her LinkedIn profile and appointment announcement.
The role also carries a Chief of Staff function. In her profile summary, Al-Sharikh describes working alongside executive leadership to translate strategic priorities into action and facilitate decision-making.
Shamael Al-Sharikh experience at Kuwait Petroleum Corporation
Al-Sharikh moves into the position after serving as Corporate Relations Manager at KPC from June 2023 to October 2026. In that role, she led corporate reputation and engagement strategies across four areas.
These included media and external relations, employee engagement and internal relations, government and international relations, and relations with the Council of Ministers. Her responsibilities covered corporate communications, organisational alignment, stakeholder engagement and policy alignment with state government.
Before returning to KPC, Al-Sharikh held several roles at Kuwait Petroleum International between 2013 and 2023. These included Manager of Management Support, Team Leader of Management Support, Team Leader of Stakeholder Management, and Team Leader of Corporate Communications.
Her earlier career includes a role as Team Leader of Projects Planning at Oil Sector Services Company from March 2008 to November 2013. She also worked as a Senior Analyst at KPC from 1999 to 2008.
Corporate relations and stakeholder management
Al-Sharikh’s previous corporate relations work involved engagement with governmental, local and international stakeholders. Her profile also refers to work involving geopolitical challenges, corporate reputation and regulatory compliance.
In addition, her responsibilities included managing international stakeholder engagement and supporting communication during major corporate transformations. The experience provides context for her move into the CEO’s Office, where her stated focus is supporting executive leadership and decision-making.
Education and civic involvement
Al-Sharikh holds a Master of Science in International Politics from SOAS University of London, completed in 1998. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Affairs from Tufts University in 1997.
Alongside her corporate career, she has been involved in civic initiatives. She previously served as a board member of the Women’s Cultural Social Society and worked with the project management office for the Amiri Diwan’s National Youth Project in 2012 and 2013.
Her profile identifies equity, women’s empowerment, youth participation and civic leadership among her areas of interest.
