Leadership Team

Meet Our Founders

The visionaries behind BEMS — blending leadership, innovation, and sustainability to shape the future of drilling across Africa and beyond.

80+
Years Combined Experience
15+
Industry Awards
50+
Countries Served
$2B+
Projects Managed
Ali Salem - Founder & CEO at BEMS Oil Services

Ali Salem

Founder & CEO

36+ years experience

Ali Salem

Founder & CEO

A proven visionary and strategic leader with 36 years of experience in high-volume petroleum companies. Expert in enhancing profitability, financial analysis, and business development with a consistent record of increasing profits throughout his tenure.

Education

Bachelor of Petroleum Engineering - Drilling Department (Excellent Grade), Suez Canal University

Previous Experience

Maersk Egypt Shipping AgencyEgyptian Drilling Company (EDC)SinoTharwa Drilling CompanyGulf of Suez Petroleum Company (GUPCO)Syrian Egyptian Petroleum Services

Key Achievements

  • Managed largest drilling contractor in Egypt with 72 rigs and 5,500 employees
  • Led company with total investment of US$ 1.4 Billion across multiple countries
  • Established SinoTharwa Drilling Company with US$ 18M working capital
  • Achieved 35% ROC and US$ 510M total investment by 2009
  • Managed 7,000+ workforce and 1M+ barrel daily production at GUPCO
  • Optimized warehouse stock from US$ 52M to US$ 38M without affecting production

Awards & Recognition

🏆 SPE Committee Member & Sessions Chair🏆 Board Member - Maersk Egypt Shipping Agency🏆 Board Member - Suez Canal Container Terminal🏆 Multiple Professional Development Certifications

Areas of Expertise

Strategic PlanningFinancial Analysis & BudgetingOperations ManagementMergers & AcquisitionsRegulatory ComplianceBusiness Development
Abdelnaser Abdelrehem - Co-Founder & COO at BEMS Oil Services

Abdelnaser Abdelrehem

Co-Founder & COO

20+ years experience

Abdelnaser Abdelrehem

Co-Founder & COO

Abdelnaser drives operational excellence with a focus on safety and global expansion, ensuring seamless execution on every project.

Education

MBA Operations Management, Harvard Business School

Previous Experience

BPTotalEnergiesConocoPhillips

Key Achievements

  • Managed $2B+ in drilling operations
  • Achieved 99.9% safety record
  • Led expansion into 8 new markets
  • Optimized operations reducing costs by 30%

Awards & Recognition

🏆 Safety Excellence Award 2022🏆 Operational Leader of the Year

Areas of Expertise

Operational ExcellenceSafety ManagementGlobal Expansion

Why Choose BEMS?

Our leadership team brings together decades of experience and a proven track record of success in the oil and gas industry.

Proven Leadership

Our founders have led major oil companies and managed billions in projects across multiple countries.

Global Experience

With operations across Africa and beyond, we understand local markets and global best practices.

Industry Recognition

Multiple awards and recognition from industry organizations and professional bodies.

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