Chief Executive of the Year
Mustafa Sanallah, NOC Libya
Despite the civil war, political chaos and the ever-present risk of supply disruptions, Mustafa Sanallah, National Oil Corporation's chairman and chief executive, has exemplified the leadership and resilience needed to revive Libya's oil industry. Not only has he managed to remain politically neutral but he is one of the few people able to communicate freely with both sides of the conflict. Under his leadership and management, he has repeatedly called attention to the social impact of the conflict and helped to end a number of blockades. With a limited budget and in a continually challenging operating environment, Libya's national oil company has managed to raise oil production from just 300
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