Criticism from energy experts regarding the method of selecting managers in Persian Gulf Holding has become one of the hot topics in the petrochemical industry. Weak management, losses in forecasted projects, and falling behind approved plans in the subsidiary companies of this holding have increased concerns about the method of selecting managers for industries under its ownership.
Criteria for Selecting Managers
Hossein Mirafzali, an energy expert, points out the criteria for selecting managers, saying: "The people of a village have several logical criteria for choosing a shepherd for their sheep; they entrust a large flock to someone who has previously been successful with a smaller flock, and their success indicators are clear." He emphasizes that in selecting managers for holdings and large companies, one should not pay attention to recommendations and religious appearances or affiliations.
Selection of a New CEO
Mirafzali, referring to the selection of a new CEO for Persian Gulf Holding, asks: "The CEO of the holding, as the largest economic entity in the country, has retired, and a successor is to be chosen. The question is, what criteria are considered for selecting his replacement? If the criteria are to be obedient, compliant, calm, approved by the economic sector of certain supervisory bodies, and religious appearances, and similar criteria are the basis for selection, it is clear that the door will continue to revolve in a way that has brought the country's economy to this state, sidelining dynamism, innovation, creativity, courage, decisiveness, growth, and prosperity."
Lack of Key Indicators
The lack of indicators such as innovation ability, creativity, boldness, and dynamism is among the issues that most experts consider as a weakness in the structure of industrial manager selection in Iran. They remind that nepotistic and recommendation-based appointments are significant factors in spreading corruption, misconduct, and inefficiency in the country's large energy industries.
