DMCC appoints Executive Director for Energy

Dr. Doshi, an industry expert with over 15 years of international experience in leading oil and gas companies, has been appointed by DMCC to specifically drive regional market and product development for the energy sector.

Prior to joining DMCC, Dr.Doshi worked as a Consultant for Saudi Aramco in its crude marketing and corporate planning department. He has also held senior positions as Director of Industry Analysis at the Atlantic Richfield Company in Los Angeles, and Chief Energy Economist at the Unocal Corporation's Asia office in Singapore.

As DMCC's Executive Director for the energy sector, Dr.Doshi will serve to intensify links between DMCC and the energy industry. He will be in charge of creating industry-specific physical and market infrastructure products for DMCC whilst providing innovative concepts to facilitate the growth of the energy business in Dubai.

Dr. Doshi will also be leading the development and launch of energy contracts for the Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange - Dubai's new electronic commodities derivatives exchange - in association with key players across the energy sector.

Welcoming Dr. Doshi on board, David Rutledge, CEO of DMCC, noted that energy is an important target sector for the Centre and Dr. Doshi comes with the global and regional expertise required to head this business segment.

"Dr.Doshi's appointment is evidence of DMCC's commitment to providing a range of services to the region's energy sector. His expertise and extensive experience, both regionally and globally, will be an invaluable asset for us in the future. We welcome him on board and wish him all the best in his new role," Rutledge added.

Speaking about his new assignment at the Centre, Dr.Doshi said: "I am delighted to be at the DMCC and to be part of the core team responsible for the development of the Centre's energy business. DMCC is a platform that will achieve a lot for the industry, while also positioning Dubai as the region's energy sector hub."