Last night, after a months-long struggle, the news of Mohammad Shariatmadari's resignation from the management of the Persian Gulf Holding was published, and his disciples in this holding immediately gathered to make their last efforts to maintain power in the largest and most rent-seeking oil and economic holding in Iran.
Hasan Abbaszadeh; A Controversial Choice
On the other hand, Mohsen Paknejad, the Minister of Oil, who had repeatedly emphasized his lack of coordination with the subsidiary holdings, suddenly introduced Hasan Abbaszadeh, the CEO of the National Petrochemical Company, as the new candidate for this position. Abbaszadeh, known as a broker for Chinese catalyst dealers in the petrochemical industries, is essentially just a clerk for the main figures who are trying to secure their share of the financial resources of the holding in the upcoming elections.
Influence of Contractors and Political Currents
The role of large contractors in these undeniable changes is significant; especially in the Marun Petrochemical Company, which needs new management and goals. Abbaszadeh, being involved in these changes, continues to act as a link between corrupt gangs and main suppliers. In this situation, it is clear that both sides are trying to secure their share from this large and rent-seeking holding.
In any case, the future of the Persian Gulf Holding is in the hands of Hasan Abbaszadeh and the corrupt figures who are seeking their interests in the upcoming elections. Will these changes mark a turning point in the management of this holding, or is it just a change in decoration?
