Career
Majid Hamid Jafar’s career spans global energy markets, corporate leadership, and international policy engagement. His professional path reflects a combination of technical expertise, strategic governance, and sustained involvement in the evolving energy landscape of the Middle East and North Africa.
He began his career at Shell International in London, working as a business analyst within the company’s global liquefied natural gas operations. This early experience provided exposure to international energy markets, large-scale infrastructure projects, and the commercial frameworks that underpin global energy supply.
In 2004, Majid Jafar joined Crescent Petroleum at its headquarters in Sharjah. Over time, he assumed senior leadership responsibilities before succeeding his father, Hamid Jafar, as Chief Executive Officer. As CEO, he has guided the company through periods of regional volatility and global energy transition, maintaining a clear focus on upstream natural gas development.
Crescent Petroleum’s operations, particularly in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, have contributed significantly to regional electricity supply and economic resilience. Majid Jafar has consistently advocated for natural gas as a pragmatic component of lower-carbon energy systems, particularly in developing economies where reliability and affordability remain critical.
Majid Hamid Jafar’s career spans global energy markets, corporate leadership, and international policy engagement. His professional path reflects a combination of technical expertise, strategic governance, and sustained involvement in the evolving energy landscape of the Middle East and North Africa.
He began his career at Shell International in London, working as a business analyst within the company’s global liquefied natural gas operations. This early experience provided exposure to international energy markets, large-scale infrastructure projects, and the commercial frameworks that underpin global energy supply.
In 2004, Majid Jafar joined Crescent Petroleum at its headquarters in Sharjah. Over time, he assumed senior leadership responsibilities before succeeding his father, Hamid Jafar, as Chief Executive Officer. As CEO, he has guided the company through periods of regional volatility and global energy transition, maintaining a clear focus on upstream natural gas development.
Crescent Petroleum’s operations, particularly in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, have contributed significantly to regional electricity supply and economic resilience. Majid Jafar has consistently advocated for natural gas as a pragmatic component of lower-carbon energy systems, particularly in developing economies where reliability and affordability remain critical.
In addition to his role at Crescent Petroleum, he has served on the board of Dana Gas since 2005 and currently holds the position of Managing Director. Dana Gas is a publicly listed company with operations across the Middle East and North Africa, providing him with extensive experience in public company governance and investor engagement.
Majid Jafar is also a frequent contributor to global discussions on energy policy and economic reform. He co-chaired the World Economic Forum Middle East and North Africa Summit in 2017 and continues to engage with international institutions on sustainability and energy transition strategies.
His career reflects a long-term approach to leadership, balancing commercial objectives with policy engagement and environmental responsibility.
In addition to his role at Crescent Petroleum, he has served on the board of Dana Gas since 2005 and currently holds the position of Managing Director. Dana Gas is a publicly listed company with operations across the Middle East and North Africa, providing him with extensive experience in public company governance and investor engagement.
Majid Jafar is also a frequent contributor to global discussions on energy policy and economic reform. He co-chaired the World Economic Forum Middle East and North Africa Summit in 2017 and continues to engage with international institutions on sustainability and energy transition strategies.
His career reflects a long-term approach to leadership, balancing commercial objectives with policy engagement and environmental responsibility.