Tamuq names sixth Alumnus of the Year

Bassam Ahmad, a Class of 2011 mechanical engineering graduate of Qatar Foundation partner university Texas A&M University at Qatar (Tamuq), has been named the branch campus’s sixth Alumnus of the Year.Ahmad was recognised during a private virtual ceremony during which the partner university unveiled a display honouring its outstanding alumni, who are:* Abeer Abuhelaiqa (2011)* Mariam al-Meer (2012)* Dr Nayef Alyafei (2009)* Yousef Al-Jaber (2007)* Muna al-Mohannadi (2010).After graduating from Tamuq, Ahmad joined Petromech, where as director of operations he was responsible for the day-to-day operations as well as devising business development and process strategies.Ahmad is well known in Qatar’s business community.At Petromech, he implemented several projects and initiatives that resulted in significant cost-savings and improved efficiency, which in turn led to an increase in market share and expansion of the company.During his 10 years with the company, Petromech opened and developed several new facilities.According to nominator Jocin James Abraham (2011), who has known Ahmad since their first days in university, “Bassam’s fine business acumen and corporate finesse definitely contributed to the development of his company’s reputation as a reliable partner to several national companies, including Qatar Petroleum and Qatargas”. Since graduation, Ahmad has remained involved with the university, serving on the Alumni Council and the Mechanical Engineering Programme’s Advisory Board.He has also helped recruit students to enrol in the university’s engineering programmes, participating in career fairs and network events for current and former students, and giving various seminars and talks throughout the university.Tamuq dean Dr César Octavio Malavé said: “Bassam Ahmad embodies the six core values of every Aggie. During his career, he has demonstrated excellence and integrity in everything he does … leadership, loyalty and respect to his team, his company and to his alma mater, and selfless service by striving to make the world a better place.”