Feras Alawwad is the Deputy CEO for Projects and Business Development at Petrochemical Industries Company (PIC), a subsidiary of Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC). A Chemical Engineering graduate from Iowa State University in 1996, Feras began his career at PIC in 1997, initially working in operations before transitioning to the Projects Department as a Project Engineer. He played a key role in executing major initiatives, including the modernization of fertilizer plants and the development of a world-scale Aromatics Project in Kuwait.
Following the successful commissioning of the Aromatics Project, Feras moved to business development, where he led efforts to identify, evaluate, and execute feasibility studies and due diligence for various projects and acquisitions. His leadership and strategic insights have been instrumental in driving PIC’s growth and innovation.
Currently, as Deputy CEO, Feras oversees mega projects, business development activities, and R&D initiatives. He has served on the boards of several notable entities, including Kuwait Integrated Petroleum Industries Company (KIPIC), The Kuwait Styrene Company (TKSC), SK picglobal, and Ulsan PP in South Korea.
With extensive experience in petrochemical projects and business optimization, Feras continues to deliver value to PIC, its subsidiaries, and other K-companies through his strategic vision and leadership.