Rostam Ghasemi
President

Rostam Ghasemi Net Worth

Rostam Ghasemi, born on May 05, 1964 in Iran, is the current President of OPEC and former commander in Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps. He serves as the country's oil minister and has been in this position since 2012. However, in 2012, Iraq overtook Iran as OPEC's second-largest oil producer, which was a lowlight for Ghasemi's tenure.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? President, OPECPresident, OPEC
Birth Day May 05, 1964
Birth Place Iran
Age 59 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Gemini
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
Preceded by Mohammad Aliabadi (Acting)
Succeeded by Bijan Namdar Zanganeh
Spouse(s) Maryam Ghasemi (–2007, her death)
Children 4 (including Fatemeh)
Alma mater Aryamehr University
Awards Order of Service (2nd class)
Allegiance Revolutionary Guards
Years of service 1981–2011
Rank Brigadier general
Commands Khatam-al Anbiya Headquarter
Battles/wars Iran-Iraq War

💰 Net worth

Rostam Ghasemi, the renowned figure known for his role as President of OPEC in Iran, is projected to have a net worth ranging between $100,000 to $1 million by 2024. Ghasemi's involvement in OPEC has held significant influence over international oil policies, shaping the dynamics of global energy markets. As a prominent figure in the energy sector, his estimated net worth reflects the wealth accumulated through his successful ventures and vast experience in the oil industry.

Biography/Timeline

1964

Ghasemi was born on 5 May 1964 in Sargah village, Shiraz, Fars Province. His Father was a businessman and Politician, and served as the governor of the Fars Province from 1980 to 1988. He graduated from Sharif University of Technology, studying in civil engineering.

1979

Ghasemi joined the Army of the Guardians of the Islamic Revolution (IRGC) in Kharg Island in 1979. He participated in the Iran-Iraq War. After the war, he joined the Khatam Anbia troops in Bushehr, the Guards' engineering and construction company. In 1996, he was named head of the IRGC navy's Nouh base. Ghasemi became deputy commander of the troops in 2001.

2007

He was the chair of the IRGC-affiliated Khatam-ol Anbiya Construction Headquarters from 2007 to 2011. He retired from the military in August 2011.

2011

On 26 July 2011, he was nominated as oil minister by Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to succeed Masoud Mir Kazemi. He was approved by the parliament on 3 August 2011, being the fourth oil minister in the Ahmedinejad government. He received 216 for votes of the 246 Majlis members. He was the President of the OPEC for 2011. Ghasemi's tenure as oil minister ended on 15 August 2013 and he was replaced by Bijan Namdar Zanganeh in the post. Shortly after leaving office Ghasemi was appointed advisor to Defense Minister Hossein Dehghan on 22 August.

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