Nidal Issa was appointed Sadara’s Manufacturing and Engineering Vice President (VP M&E) in February 2025. With over 25 years of experience in the chemical and petrochemical industries, Issa brings a wealth of expertise in operational excellence, cross-functional leadership, and global manufacturing management.

Issa’s appointment as VP M&E sees his return to Sadara, where between 2012 - 2019 he served in a number of leadership positions including Senior Director of Hydrocarbons, Energy, and Plastics. Prior to his appointment as Sadara’s VP M&E, Issa served as the Global Vice President of Operations at EQUATE Petrochemical Company, where he played a pivotal role in driving operational performance and leading large-scale projects.

He has held various leadership positions at Dow Chemical, where he contributed to the successful startup and operation of world-scale facilities, demonstrating his ability to manage complex, high-stakes projects. His extensive experience spans industries including hydrocarbons, energy, and plastics, where he has led major operations, joint ventures, and mega-projects, excelling in leading diverse teams.

As a certified Six Sigma Black Belt, Issa is known for his process optimization and cost reduction initiatives consistently delivering successful outcomes. Issa holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Louisiana State University, USA (1999), and an Executive MBA from the same institution.