Zahir Al Busaidi has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Oman Electricity Transmission Company (OETC). The announcement highlights his more than 27 years of experience across strategic leadership, power transmission, oil and gas, governance and engineering consultancy.
The appointment places an experienced engineering and energy executive at the helm of OETC. According to the announcement, the company expects his leadership to support continued growth and future achievements.
Zahir Al Busaidi brings more than 27 years of experience
Before taking on the CEO role, Zahir Al Busaidi built a career spanning power project management and engineering leadership. His experience covers work with equipment manufacturers, EPC contractors, project owners and consulting firms across multiple project functions.
His LinkedIn profile also shows that he currently serves as Power System Manager at Petroleum Development Oman and has been a Board Member at OETC since September 2023. Earlier roles include Head of Power Generation Projects at Petroleum Development Oman, Head of Engineering Services at Oman Gas Company and Principal Project Engineer at Worley.
Leadership appointment supports OETC’s Future Direction
The announcement describes Zahir Al Busaidi’s experience across strategic leadership, power transmission, oil and gas, governance and engineering consultancy. It also states that the company is confident his leadership will drive continued growth and help deliver further achievements.
However, the announcement does not outline specific priorities, reporting responsibilities or strategic initiatives linked to his appointment. Likewise, it does not include details about the leadership transition process or the outgoing chief executive.
OETC Leadership appointment and development
The announcement confirms Zahir Al Busaidi’s appointment as Chief Executive Officer of Oman Electricity Transmission Company (OETC), highlighting his extensive experience across strategic leadership, power transmission, oil and gas, governance and engineering consultancy. It positions his appointment as part of the company’s leadership team at a time when OETC continues its work in Oman’s electricity transmission sector.
While the announcement expresses confidence in his ability to support the company’s continued growth and future achievements, it does not outline specific business priorities, reporting responsibilities or immediate strategic initiatives associated with the role. It also does not include an effective appointment date, executive quotes or details about the leadership transition process.
