Arthur McMiler 
- KBR has added Rami Qasem, former APEX Industrial Services CEO, to its board of directors
- Qasem brings almost three decades of global experience in energy, industrial technology and artificial intelligence
- The appointment comes as KBR prepares to spin off its MTS business as Trinzic in January 2027
Government services contracting firm KBR has named Rami Qasem, a veteran energy and industrial technology executive, to its board of directors, effective Oct. 1.
The Houston-based company said Thursday the addition reinforces its governance and leadership ahead of a planned corporate spinoff in early 2027.
What Track Record Does Rami Qasem Bring to KBR?
Qasem has spent nearly 30 years in international leadership posts covering oil and gas, digital transformation, industrial technology, artificial intelligence and work with governments. Between 2025 and February 2026, he was CEO of APEX Industrial Services while concurrently serving as managing director of Energy Capital Group.
Earlier, he was executive vice president and chief commercial officer at BeyondAI from 2023 to 2025 and, in 2023, chief operations officer of COP28 UAE. From 2017 to 2023, he led the digital solutions unit of Baker Hughes as EVP and CEO.
Qasem joined GE in 1996 and rose through the company over 21 years, heading its Middle East, North Africa and Turkey operations as president and CEO from 2002 to 2017. He moved to Baker Hughes after its 2017 combination with GE Oil & Gas. He holds a bachelor’s in electrical engineering from Texas A&M University.
What Did KBR CEO Stuart Bradie Say About the Appointment?
Stuart Bradie, who serves as KBR’s chairman, president and CEO, welcomed Qasem, citing his record across energy, technology, digital solutions and operations.
“His broad executive background and forward-looking perspective will be valuable additions to our board as KBR continues advancing differentiated technology solutions and creating long-term value for our stakeholders,” Bradie said.
What Is the Status of KBR’s Planned Trinzic Spinoff?
Qasem joins the board as KBR readies the separation of its Mission Technology Solutions, or MTS, segment into an independent public company in January 2027. KBR said it will share more details on the transaction over the next several months.
After the spinoff, the business will operate as Trinzic under incoming CEO Michael LaRouche and CFO Nicholas Veasey. Trinzic will support national security, human performance, global operations and space missions. It is expected to start out with more than $5 billion in yearly revenue and 18,000 employees.
The remaining KBR will function as a standalone lifecycle solutions provider for industrial, energy and infrastructure customers, with 15,000 employees in more than 40 countries.
