Naji Skaf is President of Middle East, Egypt and Turkey at Air Products. He is responsible for managing and growing the company’s operations and partnerships in the Middle East region.

In addition to his current responsibilities, Naji was named in 2019 as CEO of Air Products Qudra, a regional development and investment joint venture (JV) between Air Products and Qudra Energy, a subsidiary of Vision Invest (previously ACWA Holding). Air Products Qudra’s mission is to bring world-class technology, on-site solutions, and leading project execution and operational leadership for large-scale energy and environmental projects throughout the Middle East region.

Prior to joining Air Products in 2017, Naji served as Partner in the Middle East and North Africa Practice of Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc., where he was also a member of their global Industrial Practice. From 2011-2016, Naji served as chief executive officer (CEO) of Gulf Cryo, a regional industrial gases group headquartered in Dubai. Prior to joining Gulf Cryo, Naji spent several years with Air Liquide, where he held various positions in Houston, Paris, and Cairo.

Mr. Skaf earned a BSc from McGill University in Montreal, Canada and an MBA from the University of Houston.