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Hassan Shashaa

Energizer · DISC type I
Group Chief Projects Officer at Emirates Steel Arkan - EMSTEEL
📍 Amman, Jordan

Hassan Shashaa is the Group Chief Projects Officer at Emirates Steel Arkan, culminating a long career within the company where he has also served as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Strategy Officer. With over 40 years in heavy industry, he leads major project execution. He holds a Masters in Chemical Engineering.

His public commentary focuses on the steel industrys future, including decarbonization, managing geopolitical factors like protectionism, raw material costs, and the need for global collaboration to achieve sustainability. He is a frequent speaker at major industry conferences.

He has progressed through multiple, distinct C-suite roles including strategy, operations, sales, and projects, all within Emirates Steel Arkan.

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Experience
43 Years
Current Role
Group Chief Projects Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Amman, Jordan
Personality Overview

How Hassan shows up

Informal
Relationship Oriented
Big Picture Person

Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions. They excel at seeing the bigger picture, and the long-term impact of their decisions. They are naturally enthusiastic, so take their promise with a pinch of salt.

Priorities

Topics Hassan cares about

Steel Decarbonization
Frequently speaks on the immediate need for the steel industry to reduce CO2 emissions and Emirates Steel Arkan's role in pioneering green steel.
Strategic Projects
As Group Chief Projects Officer, he is directly responsible for leading and managing the successful execution of all major projects within the group.
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Career

Work history

6-2023
Group Chief Projects Officer
Emirates Steel Arkan - EMSTEEL
1-2022 - 6-2023
Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer
Emirates Steel Arkan - EMSTEEL
10-2018 - 1-2022
Chief Operating Officer
Emirates Steel Arkan - EMSTEEL
8-2012 - 10-2018
CEO Advisor
Emirates Steel Arkan - EMSTEEL
1-2010 - 8-2012
Senior Vice President Strategy and Development
Emirates Steel Arkan - EMSTEEL
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
1978 - 1981
Master of Science (M.Sc.)
Swansea University / Prifysgol Abertawe
1973 - 1978
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
American University of Beirut
1967 - 1973
Lebaneese Baccaloria Parts I and II
International College Beirut Lebanon
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

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