Eng. Abdullah Al-Sulaiti serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Qatar Gas Transport Company Ltd. (Nakilat), one of the largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipping companies in the world. Since joining the company in 2011, he has been leading a path of sustainable growth in support of Qatar’s energy future and maritime transport sector, enabling Nakilat to solidify its position among the most prominent shipping companies globally.

Al-Sulaiti has more than 25 years of experience in the energy and maritime shipping industry. Before assuming the role of CEO, he began his professional career in 1998 at QatarEnergy LNG, where he held several leadership positions over the span of about 13 years. During this time, he played a strategic role in managing the LNG shipping fleet, contributed to the development of marine operations, and led the strategic expansion project.

In addition to his role at Nakilat, Al-Sulaiti chairs the boards of the company’s joint ventures: Qatar Shipyard Technology Solutions, specializing in ship repair and maintenance, and Qatar Fabrication Company (Q-FAB), specialized in manufacturing and maintaining offshore structures. He is also a board member of Gulf Drilling International (GDI). His extensive expertise and knowledge in shipping and the maritime industry have also qualified him to serve as a board member of the Society of International Gas Tanker and
Terminal Operators (SIGTTO) since 2007.

Eng. Abdullah Al-Sulaiti graduated from the Southampton Marine College in the United Kingdom in 1997.