ASRY appoints Ahmed AlAbri as the new CEO

TDT | Manama

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The Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard Company (ASRY) has announced that Dr. Ahmed AlAbri has been appointed the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the shipyard, effective August 2024. AlAbri has more than 25 years of experience in the field, having served a variety of executive roles in the regional maritime industry with several reputable firms.

It is also noteworthy that Dr. AlAbri holds a PhD in Operational and Environmental Management of Shipyards & Ports from the University of Portsmouth – UK in addition to a master’s degree in Maritime Engineering Sciences from the University of Southampton in the United Kingdom, and a bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture from the same university.

With regards to this, H.E. Aymen bin Tawfeeq AlMoayed, ASRY Chairman of the Board of Directors commented: “we are naturally proud to have one of the most experienced and competent leaders rising our Executive Management team.”

H.E added that Dr. AlAbri’s diverse experiences and extensive knowledge of the of the regional maritime industry will undoubtedly contribute to supporting ASRY’s ongoing modernization plans, as he will certainly play a pivotal role in realizing company’s strategic development and sustainable growth.