Emarat appoints Burhan Al Hashemi as Chief Executive Officer

Emirates Petroleum Company (Emarat), a leader in the UAE’s oil and gas industry, has appointed Burhan Al Hashemi as its new Chief Executive Officer, marking a key leadership transition as the company enters its next phase of growth.

As Emarat's CEO, Al Hashemi will lead the company's strategic agenda with a focus on operational excellence, customer experience, efficiency, and sustainable growth. 

His mandate also includes accelerating key enablers such as digital capability-building and talent development, as the company looks to deepen customer confidence and deliver long-term value in a rapidly evolving energy landscape.

Al Hashemi brings more than 30 years of executive leadership experience in the downstream energy sector, with deep expertise across aviation fuels, lubricants, retail fuel network operations, gas, and industrial and marine fuel supply. 

Before joining Emarat, Al Hashemi spent a significant part of his career at Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC), where he held several senior leadership roles and played a pivotal role in driving business expansion, operational improvements, and stronger commercial performance across regional and international markets. Prior to ENOC, he served Dubai Aluminium Company (DUBAL) in key roles, and began his career with EPPCO Lubricants in 1999, including a stint of over three years as General Manager.

Commenting on his appointment, Al Hashemi said he was pleased to join Emarat at a critical point in its evolution. 

“Emarat has built a strong legacy rooted in trusted service, disciplined operations, and customer focus. My priority is to sharpen strategic execution across the business, strengthen performance and resilience, and accelerate the capabilities that will define competitiveness in the years ahead, including digital enablement, service excellence, and talent development,” he said.

On the academic front, Al Hashemi holds a degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Huddersfield, and an MBA from the University of Bradford. He has also completed an Advanced Management and Leadership Programme at the University of Oxford and is a member of the Board Directors Institute (BDI), having successfully completed the Institute’s Board of Directors Course.