Thamer Al Shanfari

Thamer Al Shanfari, an astute international businessman and entrepreneur in the global oil and petroleum industries, among other interests, is a self-professed workaholic. Thamer Al Shanfari says, "I've resigned from many companies because you can only be a director in six companies at a time. The more companies you're involved in, the more time you need. I'm working twelve-hour days as it is, so there's very little time left to do other things. New companies take so much time and energy to put together."

In 1998, Professor Klaus Schwab, founder of the World Economic Forum, identified Thamer Al Shanfari, along with Bill Gates, as a "global leader of tomorrow."

Whether as an invited observer at the Middle East Round Table Peace Talks with President Shimon Peres and President Arafat, or as the dynamic visionary chairman and creator of a number of business ventures worldwide, Thamer Al Shanfari continues to demonstrate statesmanship.

Thamer Al Shanfari created and currently chairs Thamer Al Shanfari's own multinational world-class group of companies, which include oil trading, fuel bunkering, construction, shipping and logistics, real estate, international trading and brokering, telecommunications and financial services.

Educated on three continents, Thamer Al Shanfari obtained a degree in petroleum engineering from the Colorado School of Mines in Golden, Colo.

Thamer Al Shanfari grew up among business and world leaders, diplomats, presidents, ambassadors, and ministers, as well as Royal Families and United States presidents.

Thamer Al Shanfari's eloquent speeches in the Young Presidents' Organization have inspired many individuals and nations to invest in and create joint venture partnerships. Thamer Al Shanfari's contribution to business worldwide is recognized by leaders around the globe. In 1995, the Governor of New Orleans awarded Thamer Al Shanfari the keys to the City.

Today, Thamer Al Shanfari demonstrates ambassadorial qualities in his work as an international businessman through his diplomatic, pragmatic, and strategic thinking.

 

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