Etienne Lichaa
CEO & Executive Consultant | Board Member | Driving Innovation & Partnerships
The move
MoveNOV → AiiQ
TitleVice President → Chief Executive Officer
LocationDubai → London
Career arcRecent arrival
Cross-border moveYes · United Arab Emirates → United Kingdom
Years in UAE1.0
Total experience21.3 years
Career arc
- Chief Executive OfficerApr 2024 — Present
AiiQ· Greater London, England, United Kingdom· Full-time
- Vice PresidentMar 2022 — Apr 2024
NOV· Full-time - Vice PresidentMar 2022 — Apr 2024
Arabian Rig Manufacturing· Saudi Arabia· Full-time
- Director and Senior OfficerOct 2019 — Feb 2022NOV· Saudi Arabia· Full-time
- General ManagerDec 2013 — Sep 2019NOV
- General Manager - OperationsOct 2012 — Oct 2014
National Oilwell Varco - Regional Aftermarket ManagerJan 2010 — Oct 2012National Oilwell Varco· Algeria
- Africa Service Supervisor - M/D TotcoDec 2008 — Jan 2010National Oilwell Varco· Egypt
- Service Engineer - M/D TotcoDec 2007 — Dec 2008National Oilwell Varco· United Arab Emirates
- Project EngineerJun 2007 — Nov 2007
Zetra Industries
- Project EngineerDec 2004 — Aug 2006
Jimco
- Intern Mechanical Project Engineer2004 — 2005
INDEVCO Group
Education
- ESG Management SchoolMaster of Business Administration (M.B.A.) · Finance Management2010 — 2011
- Lebanese UniversityMaster’s Degree · Mechanical Engineering2002 — 2007
- Jones Graduate School of Business, Rice UniversityFinance Leadership Program - Executive Education2015 — 2016
Languages
- Arabic · Full professional
- French · Full professional
- Portuguese · Professional working
- English · Full professional
Top skills
NegotiationProfessional ServicesManagement ConsultingEnterprise SoftwareSoftware IndustryEnvironmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)
About
An experienced professional with a strong focus on operational excellence and enhancing complex projects in diverse industries. The background includes fostering strategic partnerships and leading teams to achieve and surpass organizational objectives. Dedicated to leveraging the expertise in Energy, Technology and M&A to develop impactful solutions that promote sustainable growth and improve stakeholders' value add.