Algeria: CEO of Sonatrach, Toufik Hakkar
Sonatrach is said to be Africa’s largest company. It is run by Toufik Hakkar who has an engineering degree from Eni Corporate University. “Hakkar has the skills, experience, and profile to lead Sonatrach,” said a former CEO who wished to remain anonymous. “Let’s hope that the new authorities give him the time and room to work.”. Like other key LNG producers Toufik has an important role to play in global energy balance.