SGS is pleased to welcome Abdelmadjid Djaidja as Managing Director in Algeria, effective January 1, 2026. He will be based in Algiers, Algeria.
Abdelmadjid brings more than 20 years of experience in oilfield services, with extensive expertise gained across Algeria, Nigeria, the North Sea and Kuwait. His background combines strong operational leadership with solid commercial experience, supporting the delivery of high-quality services to clients.
He joined SGS in 2022 as Upstream Operations Manager in Algeria and was later promoted to Industries & Environment Business Manager, reflecting his leadership and performance.
I am honored to take on this role and to continue working with our teams to support the development and performance of SGS in Algeria.

Abdelmadjid’s industry experience and strong understanding of the Algerian market position him well to support SGS’ continued growth in the country.

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