Meet Our Founders
The visionaries behind BEMS — blending leadership, innovation, and sustainability to shape the future of drilling.
Our leadership team brings together 70+ years of combined experience in oil drilling, technology innovation, and environmental sustainability. With backgrounds from Stanford, Harvard, MIT, and Yale, and experience at ExxonMobil, Shell, Google, and Microsoft, we deliver exceptional results for clients worldwide.
70+ Years Combined Experience Ali Salem
Founder & CEO
25+ years experience
With over 25 years in the oil & gas industry, Ali founded BEMS to revolutionize drilling services through innovation and sustainability.
Education
MSc Petroleum Engineering, Stanford University
Previous Experience
ExxonMobilShellChevron
Key Achievements
- Led 500+ successful drilling projects
- Pioneered sustainable drilling practices
- Expanded operations to 15 countries
- Reduced environmental impact by 40%
Awards & Recognition
🏆 Industry Leader of the Year 2023🏆 Sustainability Champion Award
Areas of Expertise
Oil & Gas IndustryDrilling InnovationSustainability
Abdelnaser Abdelrehem
Co-Founder & COO
20+ years experience
Abdelnaser drives operational excellence with a focus on safety and global expansion, ensuring seamless execution on every project.
Education
MBA Operations Management, Harvard Business School
Previous Experience
BPTotalEnergiesConocoPhillips
Key Achievements
- Managed $2B+ in drilling operations
- Achieved 99.9% safety record
- Led expansion into 8 new markets
- Optimized operations reducing costs by 30%
Awards & Recognition
🏆 Safety Excellence Award 2022🏆 Operational Leader of the Year
Areas of Expertise
Operational ExcellenceSafety ManagementGlobal Expansion
Mohamed Bello
Chief Technology Officer
15+ years experience
Mohamed leads our tech strategy, leveraging AI and data-driven tools to improve performance and reduce downtime in drilling operations.
Education
PhD Computer Science, MIT
Previous Experience
GoogleMicrosoftSchlumberger
Key Achievements
- Developed AI-powered drilling optimization
- Reduced downtime by 60% through predictive analytics
- Implemented IoT solutions across 200+ rigs
- Created proprietary drilling algorithms
Awards & Recognition
🏆 Tech Innovation Award 2023🏆 AI Pioneer Recognition
Areas of Expertise
AI & TechnologyData AnalyticsDrilling Optimization
Bello Metwaly
Chief Sustainability Officer
12+ years experience
Bello integrates environmental best practices into every BEMS process, pushing the boundaries of eco-conscious energy solutions.
Education
MSc Environmental Science, Yale University
Previous Experience
Environmental Defense FundGreenpeaceUNEP
Key Achievements
- Achieved carbon-neutral drilling operations
- Implemented 100% renewable energy solutions
- Reduced waste by 85% across all operations
- Developed eco-friendly drilling technologies
Awards & Recognition
🏆 Environmental Excellence Award 2023🏆 Green Innovation Prize
Areas of Expertise
Environmental ComplianceSustainabilityGreen Energy
