Board of Directors
The Board of Directors of SOHAR Port and Freezone comprises a distinguished group of leaders with deep expertise across trade, logistics, and industrial sectors. The Board plays a central role in shaping strategic direction, guiding priorities, and ensuring the continued development of the organization in line with the highest standards of governance and performance.
Dr. Ibrahim Al Nadhairi
Chairman of the Board
Teije Smittenaar
Vice-Chairman
Ziyad Al Harbi
Board Member
Jeroen Steens
Board Member
Alaa Al Bahrani
Board Member
Al Khatab Al Maani
Board Member
Eric Van Der Schans
Board Member
Management Team
Our leadership team brings together industry pioneers with decades of experience in logistics, trade, and sustainability. Their vision, combined with a commitment to excellence, drives SOHAR Port and Freezone’s global prominence.
Emile Hoogsteden
CEO SOHAR Port
Dr. Raid Al Rubaiey
CEO, SOHAR Freezone
Deputy CEO, SOHAR Port
Mohammed Al Shizawi
VP People and Support Services
Ahmed Al Hosni
VP Finance
Hilal Al Adawi
VP Strategy Affairs
Ali Al Yamani
VP Technical
Batti Al Shibli
Harbor Master
Dimitri Van Eekelen
VP Commercial
Jasim AI Yamani
VP Technology
