Evgeny Boldyrev is the Chief Executive Officer and Board Member at RAFA Contracting, a dynamic construction company based in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia. With over 20 years of leadership experience across the energy and industrial sectors, he now spearheads the strategic transformation and operational excellence of RAFA Contracting as it positions itself as a key contributor to Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.
In his current role, he is responsible for setting and executing the company’s long-term strategy, overseeing all operational and business processes, and building a high-performing leadership team capable of delivering complex infrastructure and construction projects. His work focuses on driving innovation, efficiency, and sustainable growth, aligning the company’s goals with national priorities in urban development, housing, logistics, and industrial diversification.
Under his leadership, Rafa Contracting is expanding its footprint in the Kingdom’s rapidly evolving construction sector — participating in projects that support Vision 2030’s core pillars: economic diversification, private sector empowerment, and sustainable infrastructure development.
Before transitioning into construction, Evgeny Boldyrev held senior executive roles in the oil and gas industry, including Deputy CEO for Strategic Development at Gazprom Shelfproject and Executive Vice President at NewTech Services, where he led global sales, manufacturing operations, and strategic planning. He began his career at Schlumberger, progressing through engineering, operations, and business development roles across Russia, the UAE, and other global locations.
He holds a Master’s degree in Petrophysics from Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas.