Meet the Team

Faysal is Managing Director of IDC and IDC Group CEO. He oversees the group’s business operations and drives strategic company growth, as well as overseeing the financial performance, business ventures and investments of the company. Faysal is also a member of the Board of Directors, keeping the rest of the Board informed about group activities, and directing the execution of the board’s strategic decisions.

Faysal's career spans 43 years and it began and grew in the U.A.E. He first started working as a Site and then Project Engineer in the Construction industry. He then took on a five-year role as a Project Manager with a major contracting firm before co-founding his own contracting company, Fast Engineering, as well as a building materials company, Rimal Engineering Products (REP). He was General Manager at REP for a few years before joining IDC in 1988. IDC already existed as an Oil & Gas supply company majoring in Project Development. Faysal worked alongside his partner Sulaiman Naim to grow it; IDC grew more than fortyfold since and has become a major regional player in the Oil & Gas industry.

Since then, Faysal has grown his portfolio of personal ventures and has established businesses in Food Processing, Property Development, Hospitality, FMCG, F&B and Retail. His industriousness and entrepreneurship has been an inspiration to many within the Group. Faysal has played a huge role in providing motivation and guidance to other leaders and managers in the Group and beyond.

Faysal is a proud graduate of the American University of Beirut with a B.Sc. in Civil Engineering; class of 1979.

Herald is IDC Group’s CFO and a member of the Board of Directors. He is responsible for the financial health and planning of all the group’s companies and divisions, keeping keen focus on profitability, operating efficiency and return on investments. He advises the board on financial matters to enable the Board to make informed decisions about the group’s investments. He also participates in strategic initiatives taken by the board and has special interest in the In-Country Value (ICV) program and its leverage for the Group’s growth and economic performance.

Herald joined IDC in 1993 and is one of the longest-standing team members. He started his career with IDC as an Accountant whilst completing his MBA, majoring in Finance. Throughout his tenure, he accelerated through the ranks as Senior Accountant, Accounts Manager, Finance & Administration Manager, CFO of IDC and then in 2018, he became CFO of the IDC Group.

Prior to his tenure at IDC, Herald worked in Mumbai, India from 1988 with a leading firms such as M/s Pulkar, Ghandi & Associates Chartered Accountants, Silver Line Construction Co. (Builders & Civil Contractors) and BITS India Limited.

Thamir runs IDC's sales and alliances, with a focus on maintaining strong relationships with principals and clients, developing the business by growing IDC’s partner and client base, as well as negotiating and agreeing contracts. He is also involved in determining annual budgets and driving the team to achieve them.

Thamir joined the company in 2006 as Sales Engineer and went on to become the Projects Development Manager in 2009, Business Development Manager in 2013 and the Oil & Gas Division Manager in 2017 before acquiring his current role as GM in 2021. His proficiency in staying attuned to the dynamic Energy sector has enabled him to drive huge progress within the business.

Thamir graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Technology, Baghdad, Iraq.

Mohamad Abu Zeid runs IDC Group’s Legal division. He specializes in Companies’ legislation and is responsible for all types of contracts between IDC Group and the companies it works with. He runs the process of registering IDC’s partners with relevant Governmental bodies [such as DED (Department of Economic Development), MOEC (Ministry of Economy)] and obtaining licenses (trade, industrial…etc) on their behalf. Abu Zeid coordinates all dealings with other Governmental bodies as well as with IDC Group’s Board of Directors. He is also highly experienced with UAE’s Labour and Immigration laws and oversees the Group’s Public Relations divisions.

Abu Zeid joined IDC in 1998 and has been running IDC’s Legal division for more than 2 decades. Before this, he ran the Legal and Administrative division for an HVAC Contracting firm. Before moving to the UAE in 1994, Abu Zeid lived in Egypt and worked as a Sports Journalist, combining his adept writing skills with a profound knowledge of sports, particularly football.

Abu Zeid graduated in 1985 with a Bachelors in Sociology of Law from Mansoura University in Mansoura, Egypt.

Reef is responsible for expanding IDC Group’s scope of work and uncovering opportunities for new types of business and new partnerships within the Energy sector (with a focus on Clean Energy) and beyond.

Reef started her career in London, working in Product Strategy at a boutique consulting firm. She then entered the Financial Services sector, focussing her strategies and efforts on Financial products, specifically FinTech (Financial Technology) products. She began with overseeing the build of NatWest Group’s neobank, and ensuring its risks were in line with the Groups long-term strategy and risk appetite. After its launch, Reef then moved to a money transfer FinTech scale-up to run their Product Operations before moving to the UAE and to IDC Group at the end of 2021.

Reef holds a Master's degree in Industrial Design from Central Saint Martins University, London, and a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the American University of Beirut.

Keith heads the Aftermarket Sales portfolio and oversees both the strategy and the daily operations of the department. Keith is a results-driven leader with the ability to propel continuous improvement projects and uncover development opportunities to streamline operations.

Keith specializes in collaborating with senior leadership on lead generation, both from a design and execution perspective. He also focuses on marketing, prospecting initiatives and developing sales within new and existing accounts.

Keith is one of the longest-established team members at IDC and has been in the company for more than three decades.

Reporting to the General Manager, Imran is IDC’s Projects Development Manager, responsible for identifying, developing and evaluating projects in the Oil, Gas & Petrochemical Industries. He is involved in detailed project reporting, establishing strategies, joint ventures and partnerships for specific projects as well as tie-ups with contractors for IDC principals. His day-to-day responsibilities include, but are not limited to, pre-qualification with ADNOC, contract negotiation/execution as well as projects and after-market procurement activities for IDC principals.

Imran joined IDC in 2005 as a Sales Engineer and progressed to Sales Manager and then Projects Development Manager in 2013.

Imran is a graduate from the University of New Haven in USA with an Electronics, Instrumentation and Electrical background.

Mohammed Hassan is the Sales Manager for the Aftermarket department. He has 21 years of Sales experience in Oil & Gas, Power & Water, general Industries and Government sectors.

Mohammed is involved in the sales of new units, upgrades as well as aftermarket sales and services including maintenance, repair and spare parts management. He focuses on customer account management, contracts management, vendor coordination and resource planning. He also handles after-sales issues and warranty cases.

Mohammed holds an MBA (with Marketing emphasis) as well as a Higher Diploma in Software Engineering. He has been a part of IDC Group since 2006.

Shahed joined IDC in 2012 as a Sales Manager, and has since been developing business for the existing products at IDC as well as introducing new products into the company’s portfolio. He also supports IDC’s principals in securing projects with ADNOC.

Previously, Shahed had worked as a Senior Sales Engineer for the marketing of Mechanical and Instrumentation products from several global manufacturers

He acquired a Bachelors of Engineering in Electronics & Instrumentation from Gulbarga University in India.

Ella is responsible for facilitating communications within IDC’s office and fielding interactions with the public. She is the first port of call for guests, redirecting them to the relevant person within IDC, distributing emails to concerned personnel, attending to visitors, assisting Sales Managers, Projects Development Managers, and Business Development Managers by organising hotel and airline bookings, applying for visas and coordinating with clients to obtain letters of assistance for site visits.

Ella started her career in the Philippines as an accounting staff. She handled accounting tasks such as accounts payable and receivable, preparing cheques, processing payment requests, and expense reports.

Ella holds a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Programmer from AMA Computer Learning Center in the Philippines.

Deepak leads business and projects development at International Development Company and is responsible for developing growth strategies, establishing lasting client relationships, and identifying new business opportunities and partnerships by way of thorough market research.He also handles contract and sub-contract management with existing and future partners and vendors.

Deepak possesses a wealth of experience in the MENA region in handling business development, sub-contract management and proposal building activities, with stints in several leading companies, including China Petroleum Pipeline Engineering (CPPE) – a part of China’s CNPC Group, India-based Punj Lloyd, and Robt Stone Middle East. He has also spearheaded various strategic expansion campaigns in the Middle East and North Africa region for companies he has served. Deepak completed his higher education in Mechanical Engineering from a reputed institution in India and holds an MBA degree in Strategic Management from Robert Gordon University, United Kingdom.

Vincent is one of IDC’s long-standing accountants. Having started in 2008 as an Accounts Assistant, he now reports directly to the team’s Senior Accountant and to the Group CFO.
Vincent’s interest in computer technology has also earned him a Master of Commerce and Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application.

Prashant Washimkar leads Technology and Professional Services at IDC Tech. His role entails identifying growth opportunities for clients that could be brought about using innovative technologies and solutions from the market and applied to their industries – namely Oil & Gas, Power & Energy, Water as well as Abu Dhabi’s Governmental Sector. Prashant develops creative engagement models that benefit clients by leveraging IDC Tech’s partner ecosystem. He also oversees and governs key engagements to ensure value realization for his clients.

He is a growth strategist with specific emphasis on alliances and partnerships. His expertise extends to delivering business value through technology-enabled business transformation and building differentiating competitive strategy for clients.

Before joining IDC, Prashant held various senior positions at global Consulting and Technology companies such as IBM and PwC during his three decade-long corporate career.

Prashant is a post-graduate of Computer Science and Management with professional qualifications as a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and Project Management Professional (PMP).

Sudhakar Pemmasani is the Head of Digital Transformation and Projects at IDC Tech. He has more than 25 years of IT experience in industries that include Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Semiconductor, Energy and Government Sectors.

Sudhakar plays the role of a trusted Digital Transformation advisor to clients with a specialization in IT Strategy and Program Delivery Management. He directs project delivery through executive-level strategy and planning. His forte is in Digitalization, ERP, Cloud, IoT, Mobility and Business Analytics.

He has varied experience in past roles such as Vice President (IT), Delivery Head, Global Program Manager and Consultant in several different IT firms, and has conducted a lot of work around IT Strategy and Digital Transformation in alignment with business processes. Sudhakar also has extensive experience in seamless integration of data from plant automation to ERP to business intelligence platforms.

He is known to be enthusiastic, goal oriented and a team leader who loves nurturing and mentoring teams and building long-lasting relationships with his clients and partners. He is passionate about technology innovation and its applications.

Sudhakar has his post-graduate in Finance and Marketing with a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Sciences. He is also a Project Management Professional (PMP) from PMI.

Saad is a subject matter expert in strategizing and planning of information technologies across the Oil & Gas upstream core functions, especially those related to exploration, production operations, reservoir development, drilling and completion.

Houssam is the Division Manager of IDC Tech and helps bring innovative technology products and solutions to clients, along with implementation capabilities directly or in partnership with leading international companies.

Houssam manages business operations and drives the team to achieve the division goals. He recommends new strategies for performance improvement and diversification ensuring that the IDC Group business culture is upheld. Houssam has been a part of creating a positive work culture for the team, which has been key to optimizing their performance ultimately resulting in client satisfaction.

Houssam graduated with a Business Management degree and also holds a Diploma in Computer Science. He is also a Chartered Valuation Analyst. Houssam brings more than 17 years of experience in managing operations for various entities and has been associated with IDC Group since 2008.

As Division General Manager, Babu Ramasamy is responsible for setting the strategy whilst ensuring high performance, optimization and growth of IDC’s Engineering and Technical Services Division. He has more than 26 years of experience in the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Refining, Fertilizer, Utilities and Renewables sectors, in various roles such as Consulting, Engineering, Contracting, and Proposal and Project Management. This has allowed him to successfully lead the division and diversify its business since its inception.

Before joining IDC, Babu worked in leading organizations such as SPIC, TECHNIP Group, NPCC, CCIC, MODEC International, JGC and ADNOC Group, in various senior positions that include Lead Engineer, Team Leader, Senior Technical Authority, Engineering Manager and Project Manager. His project experience spans Asia, Europe and the GCC.

His dynamic nature and expertise has allowed him to attract a great amount of new business and instill confidence in clients. He aims to maintain synergy amongst his team and to always keep them interested, informed, involved and inspired.

Babu Ramasamy holds a B.E. in Mechanical Engineering, an M.S. in Engineering Systems, an M.D.S.E. in Software Engineering Solutions and an M.B.A. with an emphasis on Operations and Finance.

As Division Deputy General Manager, Raj is responsible for fine-tuning the division’s strategy and plans towards achieving more attainable targets. He supports implementation of these plans and ensures they run smoothly and are compliant and adherent to policies. He is also responsible for defining, developing, and delivering the overall Sales and Marketing vision and roadmap. Raj is also involved with organizing and acquiring approvals for budget and workforce for specific projects.

Regarded as a Business Growth expert, Raj is a highly qualified professional with an extensive background in streamlining functions, growing businesses and increasing productivity in line with business needs. He has spent more than 20 years at various organizations acquiring experience in Consulting, Manufacturing, Maintenance and Sales roles. He has worked with a range of products including Bulk Material Handling Systems, Rotating Equipment and Engineered Rubber products.

Raj takes pride in his listening skills, which allow him to truly grasp a customer's requirements, understand their problem and offer effective and sustainable solutions. Since joining the team, he has greatly supported the team in winning numerous Retrofit projects and developing strong, long-term partnerships within the Oil & Gas, Steel, and Aluminum industries.

Hussein heads up the IDC Chem division and along with his team, brings a wealth of experience with Oilfield Chemicals (upstream, downstream and midstream) to the business. Hussein has established a conventional and advanced cementing laboratory as well as an R&D laboratory to encourage innovation in their products. He works closely with clients to understand their issues in order to develop specific high-quality products that address their needs.

Hussein’s career in Oil and Gas has spanned 35 years. He worked as an Engineer in the U.A.E., Iran and Yemen for 16 years with Schlumberger. In 2002, he continued with them as a Field Service Manager in Syria, Sudan and Jordan, and then as an HSE Manager in Iran and Yemen. He joined Baker Hughes in 2011 as a Geomarket Product Line Manager then Operation Support Manager for the Middle East and Asia Pacific region managing Cementing, Stimulation, Coiled Tubing, Sand Control and Fracturing services as well as managing PP assets in the region. In 2018, he supported ADNOC Drilling in their JV with Baker Hughes, and in 2020, joined RSE as the Marketing and Business Development Director, where he was responsible for manufacturing new oilfield products, rebuilding oilfield equipment and finalizing a 7 million Dirham per annum 10-year contract with Baker Hughes.

Hussein graduated as a Petroleum Engineer from the Syrian Petroleum College and in 2010 acquired his Masters in Business Administration, with a Project Management emphasis, from Lawrence University. His achievements include producing the first light-weight cement for single-stage use in ADMA-OPCO’s cementing operation, and introducing new products ‘AccuSET’ and ‘FlexSTONE’ for SHELL in Syria.

Abdallah is an expert in the cementing domain and does QA/QC for all chemicals received and delivered to clients, coordinating with the clients’ labs throughout. He ensures all lab equipment are fully operational according to API standards and even promotes new lab technology to maintain a competitive edge. Abdallah leads and oversees the technical training of all lab personnel and actively participates in their development and coaching. At a higher level, he focuses on tactical objectives, which contributes to the achievement of revenue targets and New Products strategy.

Abdallah has had more than 25 years experience in his field. He spent 20 years at Halliburton Overseas Ltd as a Cementing, Stimulation and Frac Lab Manager. This involved 14 locations in 5 countries including Egypt, Libya, UAE, Oman and Qatar. He also helped acquire several ISO certifications for their facilities (ISO 10426 - API 10A & 10B 2, 3, 4, 5-6; ASTM, ISO 9001:2008, OSHAS 18001:2007, ISO 14001: 2004, ISO/IEC 17025 Testing and calibration laboratories). Abdallah worked with Schlumberger in Qatar as a Lab Supervisor and spent 1.5 years as a Lab Manager with MIDWESCO, Oman. He spent 2 years with Suez Steel Company as a Deputy Laboratory Manager.

He acquired a Bachelor’s of Science in Chemistry from Ain Shames University in Cairo, Egypt.

Ahmad performs routine quality control on products from existing and new suppliers. He develops and assists the development of new products related to oil well drilling, researching simplifying methods of products synthetization.

Ahmad has had more than 3 years in academic lab research focusing on the design, synthetization, purification and characterization of new coordination, organic and organometallic compounds.

He acquired his Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry from the Lebanese University (Faculty of Science) in Beirut, Lebanon and his Master’s degree in Advanced Chemistry from Babeş-Bolyai University (Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering) in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. He is an ongoing PhD candidate at Babeş-Bolyai University. Ahmad published a paper titled “Triphenylbismuth(V) di[(iso)nicotinates] – transmetallation agents or divergent organometalloligands? First organobismuth(V)-based silver(I) coordination polymers” (Dalton Trans., 2018, 47, 2531-2542).

Munir supervises and manages the inventory and logistics of chemicals at IDC Chem and maintains the warehouse and laboratory equipment. He also manages the warehouse team and ensures their safety.

Munir has had 14 years as an operator and foreman in cementing and coil tubing in oil fields with Schlumberger and Baker Hughes in Syria, Jordan, Iraq and Kuwait.

He has acquired a Construction Supervisor diploma from Amman, Jordan as well as a Certificate in Downhole Tools from Schlumberger, UAE.