Dr. Khaled Bebars is the HR & Social Development Manager of the IPR Energy Group in Egypt where is he responsible for developing and maintaining IPR’s HRM system and social development. He is also responsible for organizational development, talent management and business integration as well as compliance with international best practices and standards. Dr. Bebars has vast experience in business mergers & acquisitions, strategic management, developing HRM systems, JVs, organizational development, social development, continuous professional development, leadership development and assessment centers, compliance with international standards (e.g., IFC PS, EBRD PR, UNHR, EPs, VPSHR, Human Rights, etc.), due diligence and international audits in many sectors including start-ups, mid-size and large-scale corporations. He has previously worked with the Egyptian Steel Group, Givaudan, MIG, and ADES. Dr. Bebars earned his B.Sc. in Engineering from the German University in Cairo. He has also received Diplomas in Professional HRM and Professional EMD from the American University in Cairo. Dr. Bebars holds an MBA from UBIS, Geneva, and DBA from IBSS, Denmark.
Mr. Dabbous is the President and COO. He has 25 years of oil and gas upstream experience and is responsible for leading IPR’s E&P growth both internationally and domestically through Mergers & Acquisitions and worldwide business development. Mr. Dabbous has built strategic relations with financial institutions in the USA, Europe, and the Middle East enhancing IPR’s investment portfolio and growth model. Developing operational and financial strategies, as well as improving operating performance, has been a core responsibility to ensure long-term business sustainability. He has raised over US $500 MM in investment facilities and joint venture partnerships with private, public, and multinational corporations. He currently serves on the Board of several international Operating Companies and was previously responsible for the timely execution of global work programs in operated and non-operated assets in Egypt, USA, Pakistan, Syria, and Chile before becoming COO. Previous experience also includes support of IPR’s International Oil Field services subsidiary responsible for Middle East drilling and Enhanced Oil Recovery polymer applications for mature oil and gas fields. Mr. Dabbous holds a B.Sc. in Petroleum Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin.
Dr. Al-Saadoon is the Senior Vice President of Engineering and Asset Optimization. He is responsible for corporate review of all exploration and development activities, including monitoring, analysis, and oversight of the organization’s international and domestic portfolio of assets to maximize performance. He is the team leader responsible for reserves auditing and certifications, in addition to asset evaluations of new ventures. As a highly experienced petroleum economist, Dr. Al-Saadoon has been an integral part of IPR’s mergers and acquisitions success. He also serves as the technical liaison with IPR’s clients, partners and banks. Dr. Al-Saadoon has over 40 years experience in the oil & gas industry, including 20 years of extensive worldwide consulting and as a Professor of Chemical & Petroleum Engineering. He has worked in the Middle East, the Far East, North Africa, Europe, South America, and the USA. Dr. Al-Saadoon earned his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh. He earned his M.S. in Petroleum Engineering from West Virginia University and his B.S. in Petroleum Engineering from West Virginia University.
Ms. Goss is the Senior Vice President of Corporate Finance. She is a CPA and has over 25 years of experience in financial management and treasury functions, including significant expertise in foreign taxation and reporting. In her current role, Ms. Goss has served as lead corporate officer with international and domestic banking institutions. She also looks after corporate matters, regulatory compliances and administrative functions for the IPR Energy Group. Ms. Goss leads IPR’s corporate investment funds and related employee benefit plans. She also serves on the board of El Hamra Oil Company, a Joint Venture Partnership with the Egyptian Government. Prior to joining IPR, Ms. Goss served as a Sr. Auditor for BDO Seidman, after operating her own certified public accounting firm for nearly a decade. Ms. Goss earned a B.S. in Accounting from the University of Houston.
Dr. Shahsavari is the Senior Vice President of Technical Services. He has more than 35 years of technical, managerial and executive experience in the oil and gas industry. Technically, he has conducted numerous integrated studies worldwide, and is a specialist in EOR and reservoir simulation studies to maximize the effective rate of production under different operating scenarios. He is primarily responsible for the organization’s business development growth and activities, as well as technical operations and management of IPR’s worldwide operations. In addition, he is currently serving as the General Manager & Principal Officer of IPR Pakistan. Dr. Shahsavari earned a Ph.D. in Engineering Management from California Coast University. He earned his M.S. in Natural Gas Engineering from Texas A&M University and also holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington.
Mr. Abubakr Ibrahim is the Vice President & General Manager of IPR Egypt. He is responsible for maximizing value to the IPR Egypt portfolio through optimum field development, booking new reserves, and generating revenue. He leads and advances IPR’s relationships with the Egyptian Ministry of Petroleum, EGPC, EGAS, Ganope and other governmental entities, JV Operating companies and IPR Egypt partners. Geo. Abu Bakr has over 40 years of experience in various leadership positions in the Egyptian Petroleum Sector. He served as Chairman of Ganope and Tharwa Petroleum Company, Vice Chairman for Agreements & Exploration and Board Member of EGPC and Ganope, and Assistant Chariman for Exploration and Board Member of Bapetco and Qarun. He has also worked as Egypt Country Manager for Fleet Oil & Gas and Mediterra Energy International and worked with Khalda, World Bank/UNDP, and GPC. He holds a B.Sc. In Geology from Ain Shams University in Egypt and has completed petroleum studies at Tulsa University in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA.
