Tabish Maqbool
About Tabish Maqbool
Tabish Maqbool is the Innovation Lead for Global Projects at ExxonMobil, with a diverse background in chemical engineering and business administration.
Current Position at ExxonMobil
Tabish Maqbool currently serves as the Innovation Lead for Global Projects at ExxonMobil. Since 2023, Maqbool has been navigating projects on a global scale from his base in Houston, Texas, United States. His role focuses on driving innovation in various strategic initiatives, fostering collaboration across international teams, and leveraging advanced technologies to optimize project outcomes.
Previous Roles at ExxonMobil
Before his current role, Tabish Maqbool held several key positions at ExxonMobil. From 2015 to 2023, he was a Senior Research Engineer - Upstream in Houston, Texas, where he specialized in upstream research to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of ExxonMobil’s operations. Prior to this, he was an Advanced Researcher from 2010 to 2015 in Annandale, NJ. In these roles, Maqbool contributed significantly to innovative research and development projects within the company.
Educational Background
Tabish Maqbool's educational journey is marked by diverse achievements across globally recognized institutions. He is currently pursuing an MBA at the Gies College of Business, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (2022-2024). He completed a PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Michigan (2006-2010) and obtained a Certified Professional Innovator designation from the same institution in 2019. Additionally, Maqbool earned an MS in Petrochemical Technology from Chulalongkorn University (2004-2006) and a B.Tech in Petrochemical Engineering from Aligarh Muslim University (1999-2003).
Early Career and Internships
Tabish Maqbool's early career includes notable internships and research assistantships. In 2008, he interned at the ConocoPhillips Technology Center in Bartlesville, OK. He also served as a Graduate Student Research Assistant at the University of Michigan from 2006 to 2010, where he contributed to various research projects in chemical engineering. These early experiences laid a strong foundation for his subsequent roles in the energy sector.