Ahmed Rahimi serves as the Chief Operations Officer at Qatar Fertiliser Company (QAFCO), a position he has held since November 2020. With over 25 years of experience at QAFCO, Ahmed has contributed significantly to the company’s growth and success through various managerial roles in Operations, Technical, and Major Projects. Starting his career in 1999 as a Mechanical Engineer in the Maintenance Department, he later played pivotal roles in Qafco-4, Qafco-5, and Qafco-6 projects, helping QAFCO become the world’s largest single-site exporter.
Ahmed has held key positions such as Maintenance Manager, Continuous Improvement Manager, Projects Manager, and Chief Technical Officer, where he spearheaded initiatives like the establishment of QAFCO’s first Operational Excellence Program, driving efficiency improvements across the organization.
In addition to his professional achievements, Ahmed is Chairman of the Board of Gulf Formaldehyde, an Ambassador for the International Fertiliser Association (IFA), and a former Board Member of the Arab Fertiliser Association (AFA). He is also a member of the AIChE Ammonia Safety Committee in the USA. A graduate of Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas, Ahmed holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.