The appointment was announced in a decree by NPC CEO and
Deputy Petroleum Minister Hassan Abbaszadeh, who cited Mir Mehrabi’s expertise
and experience in communications and media management.
Mir Mehrabi holds a PhD in media management. His previous
roles in Iran’s oil industry include heading exhibitions, advertising and media
production at the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC), serving as
communications and information officer at NIOC, and acting as executive
director of the Iran International Oil, Gas, Refining and Petrochemical
Exhibition.
NPC expressed confidence that the new acting PR chief
would strengthen communications, enhance media engagement and support the
company’s strategic objectives.