Raed Bakhrji

Raed Naim Bakhrji is Chief Executive Officer of Oil Park Development Company (OPDC), the company that will develop THE RIG.​ THE RIG. is the first project of OPDC, and one of the Public Investment Fund's portfolio companies, that promises to create the new frontier of adventure inspired by Saudi Arabia’s rich oil heritage. THE RIG. will generate new opportunities, jobs and attractions in the Eastern Province, in line with Vision 2030.​ Raed’s long experience in the energy industry, coupled with his ambitious vision for reimagining the adventure tourism sector, makes him ideally placed to steer this unique project into the future. Raed has more than 23 years’ experience in the oil and gas industry. After qualifying from the Colorado School of Mines, he became an engineer at Saudi Aramco. Raed then gained further experience at international energy companies including Schlumberger, where he worked as a Field Services Manager in Saudi Arabia, UAE and Kazakhstan, gaining on-the-ground experience.​ Raed spent seven years in the UAE working for Baker Hughes, during which time he accomplished his MBA, whilst expanding the business into new markets. He is well regarded for the development and growth of the “Rigless” business regionally and soon became a regional director for the company.​