Chirine Damaj is a seasoned energy sector professional with over 15 years of experience and currently serves as the Senior Vice President & Head of Commercial for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region at Rystad Energy.
She established Rystad Energy's Dubai office in 2016, laying the foundation for the company's strong presence in the MENA region. For the past 10 years, she has been instrumental in driving the expansion of Rystad Energy’s business across the MENA region.
A strategic thinker, Chirine has a track record of identifying and capitalizing on new commercial opportunities within MENA, overseeing business development, account management, and supporting clients.
As the driving force behind the company’s regional growth, Chirine focused on developing, maintaining, and strengthening relationships with key industry stakeholders, including NOCs, Energy Companies, Ministries, Suppliers, Consulting, Renewable energy, Banks, Investors, Research institutes and other Government entities. She leads a dynamic team of Business Development Managers, Client Success Managers, and Account Managers, ensuring the continued success of Rystad in the MENA market.
Through her leadership and expertise, Chirine has successfully positioned Rystad Energy as a key player in the MENA energy sector, continuously expanding the company’s influence in both the Oil &Gas and the Energy Transition markets.