Most people wait for access.This is about earning it. We’re launching a challenge inside the network: 👉 Your goal: secure a senior energy executive for a TEE360 session. How it works: - You reach out to executives (CEO / C-suite / senior leaders) - If they agree to join a session… put a post on the chat tagging @Emilio Faulmata - If your guest is selected, you will have the opportunity to host the session, moderate and lead the conversation. Comment below who you're thinking of reaching out to!

I joined the live session with Waqar Khan, where he shared insights from operating at scale across the global energy industry. For those who couldn’t attend, here are a few key takeaways I found especially valuable: The first years of an engineering career are highly formative — not just for technical skills, but for shaping long-term direction. Being intentional early on and choosing environments with steep learning curves can significantly accelerate growth. A recurring theme was the importance of understanding strategy at a deeper level — even when it is not explicitly stated. Observing how decisions are made within organizations can help engineers better position themselves for future roles. We also discussed how the role of engineers is evolving. The next generation will need to combine strong engineering fundamentals with digital skills such as data, AI, and machine learning — especially in fields like production and energy systems. On a personal note, I strongly resonated with the emphasis on global exposure and mobility. Having had the opportunity to travel to Canada for research experience, I saw firsthand how different environments shape thinking and problem-solving. In the coming month, I will also be heading to France for a summer internship, which I see as another step toward building a truly global engineering perspective. I hope to continue developing my career across different countries and contexts, in line with the global outlook encouraged at KFUPM. Finally, there was a strong emphasis on mindset — thinking beyond traditional career paths, staying open to opportunities, and approaching work with ownership and initiative. Would be great to connect with others from the session and hear your takeaways as well.

Hi everyone, I’m Rahaf Almutairi, a junior Mechanical Engineering student at KFUPM, almost a senior in less than a month. I enjoy taking on leadership roles in technical teams, and I’ve worked on hands-on projects like Shell Eco-marathon and UAV airframe design. This summer, I’ll be joining SLB for a two-month internship at the Rebound Production Center in France🇫🇷. Curious to learn how engineering and leadership come together in real field environments.

Hello guys, and welcome to the Future Energy Leaders network. This is network is designed to help connect you with like-minded, ambitious professionals in the energy industry worldwide, so let’s get things moving. 👇 Drop a quick intro to yourself below: 1. What are you working on right now in energy? 2. What excites you most about the next 12 months in your career? 3. One question to everyone else in the network... Take 2 minutes — post below and engage with a couple of others. I'll go first...

Hi guys, I'm Emilio and here is my intro... 1. What are you working on right now in energy? I’m building The Energy Executive 360 Podcast and trying to bring on as many big guests as possible.I’ll be filming episodes in Paris this April, and I’m also planning an event in London — all focused on connecting ambitious people in energy with the leaders shaping the industry. 2. What excites you most about the next 12 months in your career? Continuing to build my network globally in energy. Most people’s networks are very local, and I think that’s a big limitation.For me, building relationships across regions — Europe, the US, the Middle East, Africa — is a huge advantage. And at the same time, I want to help other ambitious people in the industry do the same — connect, grow, and move faster. 3. Question for the community: Where do you see yourself in 15 years in the energy industry? Think big — if everything goes to plan, where do you want to be? And more importantly —what are you doing in the next 6 months to start moving towards that? Because big long-term goals don’t just happen… they’re built through small, consistent steps. 🙌