Talal al-Shair

Position: Vice-chairman Tasnee / Chairman and CEO Cristal

Biography: Talal al-Shair is the founder, chairman and CEO since 1988 (of the second largest TiO2 producer in the world). He also is the founder and chairman of Shairco Ltd, manufacturer of fibreglass products. Al-Shair initiated and developed various industrial projects in the Middle East, including Dahab precious metals refinery, Midad Toner printer products and co-developed Safra solvent refinery, Saudi Union Company and AI-Rowad National Plastic Company.

Al-Shair has more than 20 years experience in titanium dioxide and holds a PhD in international business administration from Kennedy, Western University, and an MBA in marketing as well as a Bachelor of Science in chemical engineering from the University of Maine.

He also holds the following member/board positions: Vice chairman and board member of Tasnee, National Industrialization Company, chairman of the board of Saudi Union, former chairman of Yanbu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (four terms), board director of Dahab, board director of Midad, member of the Saudi American Relationship Committee of the Jeddah Chamber of Commerce, and former member of the Madinah Region Council (four terms).

Website: www.tasnee.com