Ehsan Karim
About Ehsan Karim
Ehsan Karim is the Director of Planning and Commercial at Chevron in Bangladesh, with extensive experience in the oil and gas sector and a background in electrical and electronics engineering.
Current Role at Chevron
Ehsan Karim currently serves as the Director, Planning and Commercial at Chevron in Bangladesh. In this role, he oversees planning and commercial activities, ensuring that Chevron's strategic goals are met. His extensive background within the company enables him to lead complex projects and drive significant operational improvements.
Previous Positions at Chevron
Ehsan Karim has held multiple key positions at Chevron. He was the Acting Director, Health, Environment & Safety in Bangladesh in 2016 for 5 months. From 2014 to 2016, he served as Advisor, Upstream Workflow Transformation at Chevron Canada in Calgary. Prior to that, he was the Director of IT at Chevron Bangladesh from 2010 to 2013. Additionally, he was the Manager of Business Planning, Global Upstream IT, in Houston, Texas from 2007 to 2010 and the Manager of IT at Chevron Bangladesh from 2000 to 2007.
Early Career
Before joining Chevron, Ehsan Karim worked at Digitech Datalink Limited as a Managerial Associate in IT and Telecommunications from 1999 to 2000. He also held roles at Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd as an Assistant Project Manager and Head of Corporate Marketing at Bangladesh Online Limited from 1997 to 1999. His earlier experience includes working as a Technical Manager at Hesfibel Fiber Optics (Malaysia) SDN BHD from 1995 to 1997 and as an Automation Engineer at Hesfibel Fiber Optics & Electronics Ltd in Turkey from 1993 to 1995.
Educational Background
Ehsan Karim completed the Leadership Development Program at Stanford University in 2013. He also holds a BSc in Electrical & Electronics Engineering from Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi / Middle East Technical University, where he studied from 1988 to 1993. His educational background has equipped him with the knowledge and skills necessary for his various roles within the Oil & Gas sector.
Professional Expertise
Ehsan Karim is known for his expertise in managing cross-functional teams and driving large-scale projects within the Oil & Gas sector. He has a proven track record of enhancing business processes and implementing cost-saving measures. His ability to integrate technology solutions to streamline operations and improve efficiency has been widely recognized. He also has significant experience in navigating complex regulatory environments and fostering relationships with key stakeholders and government entities in Bangladesh.