East Pipes appoints Dr. Mohammed Saleh Ali Darweesh as Acting CEO
Darweesh takes over from CEO Eng. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Shaheen, who stepped down from the position in June 2025.

Darweesh takes over from CEO Eng. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Shaheen, who stepped down from the position in June 2025.
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But 50% of leaders say if their organisation doesn’t make meaningful progress in AI adoption, it risks losing market share within just two years.
The new MD, Mohammed Almuzel brings nearly 20 years of experience in banking and finance.
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Xi brings over 15 years of AI leadership experience across leading sectors including banking, retail, consulting, and healthcare.
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Since 2022, the Group has claimed to have onboarded more than 41,000 talented professionals, including nearly 27,000 in various operational roles, and now has a workforce of 121,000.
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Iman Al Qasim shares exclusive insights on evolving leadership in the Middle East's business and talent landscape.
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While the younger generation is AI-ready, the real challenge lies with those resistant to change or lacking flexibility. Organisations need to ensure their people understand, apply, and evolve with AI.