'9 Times in 8 Months Since Inauguration'... Al Katani, S-OIL President, Actively Engaged in Social Contribution

[Asia Economy Reporter Hwang Yoon-joo] Hussein Al Qatani, president of S-OIL, has attracted attention for his frequent direct participation in social contribution activities since taking office. He is regarded as the most proactive CEO in social contribution among all past S-OIL leaders.

According to industry sources on the 26th, since his inauguration in June last year, President Al Qatani has participated in social contribution activities nine times, averaging about once a month.

The social contribution activities he has directly engaged in so far include ▲ food trucks ▲ support for youth independence from orphanages ▲ scholarship awards for children of fallen firefighters ▲ sharing Songpyeon (rice cakes) for Chuseok ▲ distributing briquettes for love ▲ awarding this year’s citizen heroes ▲ honoring heroic firefighters ▲ donating funds to help neighbors ▲ and sharing Tteokguk (rice cake soup) with love.

The reason President Al Qatani is particularly active in social contribution aligns with S-OIL’s management philosophy. S-OIL’s slogan is to be the most respected company, not just the most successful one. President Al Qatani is also well known for emphasizing ethical management and fulfilling social responsibilities to become a ‘good company.’

One characteristic of S-OIL’s social contribution is its strong focus on supporting local communities. The company carries out cultural, artistic, and sharing campaigns in Ulsan Metropolitan City, where its business sites are located, as well as in Seoul’s Mapo and Magok districts, where its headquarters are based. It also operates the S-OIL Ulsan Welfare Foundation and promotes various other local community support activities.

An S-OIL official explained, “Because the corporate culture values social contribution, all CEOs have considered it important. Apart from the internal culture, President Al Qatani has a strong will to engage in social contribution activities, participating more actively than his predecessors.”

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