Afshin Kiani has been appointed as the CEO of Karoon Petrochemical by the order of Mohammad Shariatmadari. Karoon Petrochemical is one of the main producers of isocyanate products in the country, involved in the production of products such as TDI and MDI.
Professional Background and Education
Afshin Kiani holds a PhD in management and has spent a significant part of his career in the petrochemical and gas refining industries. He has previously held various positions at Karoon Petrochemical and Arvand Petrochemical. Notable positions held by Kiani include the head of technical services at Karoon Petrochemical, the presidency of Arvand Petrochemical, and the CEO of Hovizeh Persian Gulf Gas Refinery.
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New Management Plans and Goals
After his appointment as CEO of Karoon Petrochemical, Kiani visited the production units and ongoing projects of the company and emphasized the need for sustainable feedstock, overcoming production obstacles, and strengthening cooperation between technical and operational sectors. One of the important projects of Karoon Petrochemical is the Hayko project, which aims to provide the gases needed for production processes and has reached 98.5% progress.
Karoon Petrochemical presented a report on its status in July 2026, indicating a 3.8% increase in production compared to the previous year. This increase in production, despite Kiani having been in this position since November 2025, is generally related to the overall performance of the year.
Export Development and Foreign Markets
In September 2017, the first export shipment of MDI from Karoon Petrochemical was sent to China. This shipment, weighing 320 tons, demonstrates the success of Karoon Petrochemical in entering foreign markets and expanding its export activities during Kiani's management. Additionally, the second phase of Karoon Petrochemical, established for MDI production, was launched in February 2017, and its trial production has also been conducted.
Kiani aims to ensure a sustainable supply of raw materials and improve production processes during his management of Karoon Petrochemical to meet both domestic and foreign needs. Given Kiani's strong background and experience in this industry, it is expected that Karoon Petrochemical will achieve greater success in production and exports during his tenure.
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