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 old name is 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 oil and gas sector of the south. 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, a manager in the Khuzestan Gas Company and former head of the Masjed Soleyman Refinery, has provided opportunities for his brother Mohammad to influence contractual projects in the Khuzestan oil and gas sector through his managerial positions at Bidboland Gas Refinery and Ahvaz Gas. However, informed sources have revealed that Mohammad Chashi or Mohammad Hashemi Kia's inability to complete these contracts has led to significant losses for him, with some contracts remaining unfinished with accumulated losses.
Documents and Evidence
In the official newspaper documents, Amir Mohammad Chashi is registered as the vice president of Petrokooshesh Company. Sources close to the Chashi family have revealed that a project carried out for Khalkhal Energy Company is one example that ultimately ended in disputes between the parties due to weaknesses in project execution. How such an individual, without a successful track record and with a fake educational degree, has taken the CEO position of Petrofarhang, goes back to Eghbal Chashi's influence and direct payments by Hashemi Kia to obtain this position.
Education and Name Change
Taj Mohammad, born in the village of Bidzard in Behbahan County, obtained a bachelor's degree from Omidiyeh Azad University in the evening program, and what he claims as a doctorate is nothing but an MBA certificate. With such a resume, it can be understood that the name change was an attempt to erase his past filled with misconduct. This member of the Chashi family, who has so far climbed the managerial ladder through bribery and his brother's influence, needs to erase such traces by changing his name.
Managerial Consequences
The trace that leads to sitting on the CEO chair 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 behind-the-scenes ethnic deals and bribes that, during Hashemi Kia's short management period, are being compensated by selling board and management seats of Petrofarhang companies.
