Haithm Adnan Elsaka
Founder and General Manager, QAWS Management Consultancy
Professional Journey
Haithm Elsaka has served for a total of 38 years in the Oil & Gas sector in Qatar, establishing himself as a distinguished leader with expertise in project execution, cost control, and business optimization.
With 18½ years of service with Operating companies, he gained deep understanding of Oil & Gas Clients' work systems and expectations. This foundation was complemented by 15½ years with Qatar Engineering & Construction Co. (Qcon), where he led the execution and management of hundreds of projects.
His experience covers execution processes, cost tracking and control, and profit and loss driven business frameworks, making him a sought-after consultant in the industry.
Key Statistics
Areas of Excellence
Work processes optimization
Transformation of the entire work environment, its work processes, and execution towards systematic execution.
- Systematic workflow implementation
- Efficiency enhancement strategies
- Defining and optimizing work processes
Shutdown Management
Execute systematically by mapping and optimizing operations and resource utilization.
- Human asset management and investment
- Best practices integration
- World-class deliverable execution
Quality Commitment
Execute with the best quality practices inspired by:
Stakeholders' Satisfaction
Commitment and Ownership
Compliance with applicable standards and codes
Professional Journey
Founder and General Manager
QAWS Management Consultancy
July 2023 - Present
Offering consultancy optimization and excellence services for Oil and Gas sector contractors and services providers.
qaws.qaGeneral Manager
Qatar Engineering and Construction Co. (Qcon)
January 2008 - June 2023
Transformed the operations of the company towards systematic, scalable, and sustainable execution excellence.
qcon.com.qaHead of Training and Development
OryxGTL
July 2004 - January 2008
Created the training, development, and nationalization systems and schemes that delivered excellent results and competent and talented leaders.
oryxgtl.com.qaElectrical and Instrumentation Engineer
Qatar Chemical Company (QChem)
July 2001 - July 2004
Maintenance Dept. Ethylene and Sulphur plants.
qchem.com.qaInstrumentation General Technician
QatarEnergy
August 1990 - July 2001
Hands on expertise in NGL Plants Maintenance Operations.
qatarenergy.qaFounder and General Manager
QAWS Management Consultancy
July 2023 - Present
Offering consultancy optimization and excellence services for Oil and Gas sector contractors and services providers.
qaws.qaGeneral Manager
Qatar Engineering and Construction Co. (Qcon)
January 2008 - June 2023
Transformed the operations of the company towards systematic, scalable, and sustainable execution excellence.
qcon.com.qaHead of Training and Development
OryxGTL
July 2004 - January 2008
Created the training, development, and nationalization systems and schemes that delivered excellent results and competent and talented leaders.
oryxgtl.com.qaElectrical and Instrumentation Engineer
Qatar Chemical Company (QChem)
July 2001 - July 2004
Maintenance Dept. Ethylene and Sulphur plants.
qchem.com.qaInstrumentation General Technician
QatarEnergy
August 1990 - July 2001
Hands on expertise in NGL Plants Maintenance Operations.
qatarenergy.qaCore Competencies
Cost Control
Advanced cost tracking and financial management expertise
Project Execution
Hundreds of successfully managed projects
Human Assets
Strategic human resource management and development
Best Practices
Integration of best practices to meet world-class industry standards
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75 major shutdowns and 53 brownfield projects. Short, targeted engagements that move the needle.
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