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Sherif Foda

Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, National Energy Services Reunited Corp.

Search every verified Sherif Foda interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. In a September 2026 podcast appearance, Sherif Foda, Chairman and CEO of NESR, discussed his career trajectory from engineering roles in Egypt and the Red Sea to nearly 25 years at Schlumberger, and his subsequent decision to leave and build a publicly listed energy services company in the MENA region. He reflected on the risks of founding his own company and described leadership principles he has applied, including maintaining direct communication channels for employees and hosting anonymous webcasts for feedback. Foda also stated that he has not taken any restricted stock units since founding the company, citing concerns about executive pay disparities. Foda also shared views on workforce development and generational differences, noting that he encourages young people to pursue university education. He described efforts to push for greater inclusion in the Middle East energy sector, acknowledging that in some countries women are not permitted to work in the field. He framed his company's growth in terms of its impact on employees, saying the organization supports roughly 8,000 families, and recounted telling his management team early on that they would become millionaires, a prediction he said has come true.

Recent appearances

  • After Schlumberger, I Built a Billion-Dollar Company

    September 08, 2026 · 📺 The Massiel Diez Show

    In this episode, we sit down with Sherif Foda, Chairman and CEO of NESR, to trace a career that took him from engineering in Egypt and the Red Sea to the highest levels of leadership at Schlumberger, and ultimately to building a publicly listed energy services company in the MENA region. Sherif reflects on nearly 25 years at SLB, the decision to leave at the height of his career, taking the risk to build something of his own, and the leadership principles that helped him scale along the way. The conversation goes beyond his career story into what it actually takes to lead: staying connected t…

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  • Sherif Foda, a journey worth exploring! #explore #success #podcast #Houston #Egypt #USA #growthmi...

    May 16, 2026 · 📺 EAS Houston

    The wait is finally over. We proudly present the first episode of the EAS Podcast featuring Sherif Foda — Egyptian energy leader and visionary Founder & CEO of National Energy Services Reunited Corp (NESR). NESR proudly stands as the first MENA national energy company listed on NASDAQ. The EAS Podcast Team: Filmed by: Yaz Studios Edited by: Waseem Zaher Hosted by: Mamdouh Farag Produced by: Nesrine Etman

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  • Capital & Investors Podcast - Sherif Foda, Chairman and CEO of NESR

    February 25, 2026 · 📺 Forbes Middle East

    Sherif Foda, chairman and CEO of NESR, joins Capital & Investors on the sidelines of the Forbes Middle East Top Advisors & Investors Summit to share insights on navigating energy market volatility, competing globally as a MENA-based company, and shaping a more sustainable energy future. #ForbesMiddleEast #فوربس_الشرق_الأوسط Follow us on social media: Instagram:   / forbesmiddleeast   X:   / forbesme     / forbes_mena_   Facebook:   / forbes.me     / forbesmena.english   LinkedIn:   / forbesmiddleeast   Link to website: https://www.forbesmiddleeast.com / Who We Are - Forbes Middle…

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  • NESR Introduces new technology to unlock Libya's untapped resources | Libya Energy & Economic Summit

    February 20, 2026 · 📺 Energy Capital & Power

    Speaking to Energy Capital & Power, Sherif Foda, Chairman and CEO of National Energy Services Reunited (NESR), stated that the company is expanding its capabilities in Libya by introducing hydraulic fracturing and cold tubing services, thereby strengthening the country’s oilfield services capacity. NESR is scaling up its operations by introducing new services and a technical innovation aimed at accelerating production growth in the country’s oil and gas sector.

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  • Sherif Foda on Leadership, Resilience & Building a Multi-Billion Dollar Global Energy Powerhouse

    October 26, 2025 · 📺 NESR

    Sherif Foda on Leadership, Resilience & Building a Multi-Billion Dollar Global Energy Powerhouse In an intimate sit-down interview, NESR’s CEO breaks down what really matters beyond paychecks, from taking bold risks and forging real customer friendships to giving employees the chance to double their salaries through a unique Restricted Stock Unit program. Discover more on the man behind the the first Middle Eastern oilfield services company to list on the Nasdaq through a rare SPAC transaction. 👉Watch more on our youtube channel @nesr-nationalenergyservice2250 👉 Watch the full interview now…

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  • OGN interview with Sherif Foda, Chairman & CEO NESR

    September 21, 2025 · 📺 OGN (Oil, Gas, Petrochemicals & Renewables)

    Credits: Interviewer & Host: Abdulaziz Khattak, Senior Journalist & Editor Publication: OGN energy magazine (https://ognnews.com/) Videographer: Ahmed Fardan Produced by: Al Hilal Publishing & Marketing Group #MEOSGEO2025

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  • The TRUTH Behind Building a $1.3B Energy Empire with Sherif Foda

    September 01, 2025 · 📺 The Energy Executive 360 with Emilio Faulmata

    Today, we unlock the story behind one of the energy industry’s boldest CEOs—Sherif Foda—who built NESR from scratch into a $1.3B oilfield services powerhouse. This episode of The Energy Executive 360 Podcast goes beyond headlines and dives deep into mindset, risk-taking, and the future of energy in the Middle East and beyond. Sherif Foda, founder & CEO of NESR, ex-Schlumberger executive, shares his journey of resilience, leadership and disruption, offering insights that will transform the way professionals and entrepreneurs view the energy industry, as well as their own futures. What You’ll…

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  • Sherif Foda's interview with Joumanna Bercetche on Bloomberg TV #Horizons_Middle_East_Show

    January 05, 2025 · 📺 NESR

    National Energy Services Reunited Corp. (NESR) was founded in 2017 as one of the largest national oilfield services providers in the MENA and Asia Pacific regions and was the first national company from the MENA region to be listed on the NASDAQ. With over 5,000 employees representing more than 60 nationalities in over 15 countries, NESR helps its customers unlock the full potential of their reservoirs by providing production services such as hydraulic fracturing, cementing, coiled tubing, filtration, completions, stimulation, pumping and nitrogen services. NESR also enables its customers ac…

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  • NESR Chairman & CEO Sherif Foda interview with Al-Mirbad

    February 01, 2024 · 📺 NESR

    National Energy Services Reunited Corp. (NESR) was founded in 2017 as one of the largest national oilfield services providers in the MENA and Asia Pacific regions and was the first national company from the MENA region to be listed on the NASDAQ. With over 5,000 employees representing more than 60 nationalities in over 15 countries, NESR helps its customers unlock the full potential of their reservoirs by providing production services such as hydraulic fracturing, cementing, coiled tubing, filtration, completions, stimulation, pumping and nitrogen services. NESR also enables its customers ac…

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  • NESR Chairman & CEO Sherif Foda with Energy Connect: ESG's Pivotal Role for a Net-Zero Future

    October 27, 2023 · 📺 NESR

    National Energy Services Reunited Corp. (NESR) was founded in 2017 as one of the largest national oilfield services providers in the MENA and Asia Pacific regions and was the first national company from the MENA region to be listed on the NASDAQ. With over 5,000 employees representing more than 60 nationalities in over 15 countries, NESR helps its customers unlock the full potential of their reservoirs by providing production services such as hydraulic fracturing, cementing, coiled tubing, filtration, completions, stimulation, pumping and nitrogen services. NESR also enables its customers ac…

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  • Sherif Foda, NESR Chairman and CEO, fireside chat at Barclays Virtual Middle East Trip

    June 06, 2022 · 📺 NESR

    Sherif Foda, NESR Chairman and CEO, commented during a fireside chat at Barclays Virtual Middle East Trip, “Security of supplies far outweighs any pricing adjustment in the current environment. Similar to the previous cycle of 2005-2008, the industry needs to secure the needed resources from now in order to be able to meet the demand of the expected increase of activities, while fighting higher inflationary pressure. Everyone will ask for the same resources at the same time, which will result in serious shortages of human capital and equipment as early as next quarter.”

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  • NESR CEO Sherif Foda’s Fireside with National Bank of Canada 2021

    May 09, 2022 · 📺 NESR

    NESR CEO Sherif Foda sheds light on the future of oil markets during a Fireside chat with National Bank of Canada. Listen to the conversation

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