The revelation of Mohammad Hashemi Kia's name change, the new CEO of Petrofarhang, can further illuminate his strange path to this position. Hashemi Kia, whose original and former name was Taj Mohammad Chashi with the official name Amir Mohammad Chashi (according to official newspaper documents), is known as one of the notorious contractors in the southern oil and gas sector. Even his contracting activities trace back to the role and influence of his brother, Eghbal Chashi.
The Role of Eghbal Chashi in His Brother's Advancement
Eghbal Chashi is a manager in the Khuzestan gas sector and a former head of the Masjed Soleyman refinery. His activities in managerial positions at Bidboland gas refinery and Ahvaz gas have provided opportunities for his brother Mohammad to influence contractual projects in the Khuzestan oil and gas sector. However, informed sources have revealed that Mohammad Chashi or Mohammad Hashemi Kia's inability to fulfill these contracts has led to significant losses for him. Some contracts have remained incomplete with accumulated losses.
Documents and Evidence
In the official newspaper documents, Amir Mohammad Chashi is registered as the vice president of Petrokoushesh Company. Sources close to the Chashi family have revealed that a project undertaken for the Khalkhal Energy Company is one example that eventually was abandoned due to disagreements among the parties because of weaknesses in project execution. How such an individual, without a successful track record and with a fake educational degree, has taken the CEO seat of Petrofarhang traces back to Eghbal Chashi's influence and direct payments by Hashemi Kia to secure this position.
Education and Name Change
Taj Mohammad, born in the village of Bidzad in Behbahan County, obtained a bachelor's degree through night classes at Azad University of Omidieh, and what he claims as a doctorate is nothing more than an MBA certificate. With such a resume, it can be understood that the name change was an attempt to erase his past filled with violations. This member of the Chashi family, who has climbed the managerial ladder through bribery and his brother's influence, needs to erase such traces with a name change.
Managerial Consequences
The trace that leads to the CEO position of the Petrofarhang holding. The main owners of this holding are retired educators and teachers of the country, whose assets and investments have now fallen victim to ethnic backdoor dealings and bribes that, during Hashemi Kia's short management period, are being compensated through the sale of board and management seats of Petrofarhang companies.
