Dariush Shams, former human resources manager of the Persian Gulf Petrochemical Industries Group, was introduced as the new board member of Hengam Petrochemical. Shams has approximately 25 years of experience in the petrochemical industry, with significant expertise in human resources management and organizational development.
Management Experience and Career Background
Dariush Shams's presence on the board of Hengam Petrochemical marks a new chapter in his managerial activities in the petrochemical industry. Over the years, he has held various responsibilities in the field of human resources and human capital management in companies within this industry. Among the organizations where Shams has experience are Bou Ali Sina Petrochemical, Isfahan Petrochemical, Karoun Petrochemical, Nouri Petrochemical, Lordegan Petrochemical, and Mehr Petrochemical.
Shams also holds a master's degree in industrial management and a DBA in management. His professional record includes authoring specialized articles in management and achieving outstanding performance evaluations. One of Shams's most important managerial periods was his role as human capital manager of the Persian Gulf Petrochemical Industries Group from 2022 to 2026, during which programs aimed at organizing the human resources structure and improving the compensation system were pursued.
Human Resources Development Programs and Welfare Services
During Shams's management, a comprehensive classification plan for contractual and project-based employees was pursued at the group level. This plan aimed to create greater coordination in the wage and salary system and to organize the employment status of employees. Additionally, the establishment of a mechanism for measuring macro human resource indicators and assessing employee satisfaction was another program of this period. These actions helped identify organizational issues and provided the groundwork for improving working conditions in the group's companies.
In the welfare services sector, the expansion of welfare services through Petrocard and attention to employees' families were also on the agenda. Since 2023, sports and physical education programs have been developed at the group level, and cultural and sports festivals have been held with the participation of employees and their families. Improving employees' livelihoods and strengthening the compensation system were also among the key focuses of the human capital management of the Persian Gulf Holding during this period.
Now, with the introduction of Dariush Shams as a new board member of Hengam Petrochemical, his managerial experience in human capital and his understanding of the structures of petrochemical companies can be utilized in the management activities of this organization. Hengam Petrochemical, as one of the active companies in the country's petrochemical industry, needs cohesive decision-making and coordination among its management components to advance its production and development programs.
It is expected that Shams's experience in human resources management and work in various petrochemical companies will be effectively utilized in his new role and will help improve the performance of Hengam Petrochemical.
