Aramco-Shell JV creates leadership program to nurture Saudi talent

Saudi Aramco Shell Refinery Company (SASREF), the joint venture of Saudi Aramco and Shell International, has completed a comprehensive leadership development program, the firm said in a statement on Sunday.

The program aims to nurture the skills and competencies of its senior Saudi professionals with the support of a global professional services firm, Aon.

Executed over a period of four months, the QAED program covered more than 90 SASREF staff in managerial positions, the statement said.

Aon leveraged a suite of innovative and scientific assessment tools to determine the current leadership capabilities of the group and helped develop their leadership skills further to support the growth of the organization for the long term.

“We identified the need for a modern and scientific leadership development program that will equip our leaders with the required level of competency to support the strategic growth of our organization. QAED was clearly aligned with our objectives and we look forward to a highly rewarding and interactive program that will boost the competencies of our team,” Mohammad Jurais, talent development manager, SASREF said.

The program meets the needs of SASREF to develop a strong pool of leaders who can undertake complex operations for the company. The development sessions further strengthen the confidence of leaders at SASREF, assuring them a long-term future in leadership roles.

“The program brought several advantages to SASREF staff, as it increased self-awareness and underscored their stronger career prospects. It will lead to a cascade effect in leadership where better leaders will be instrumental in creating more effective future leaders within the organization,” Mina Morris, associate partner, Aon Middle East & Africa, said.