Mohamud Salat
Mohamud Salat, born and raised, and bred in Garissa, is a self-made leader who has risen to become the CEO of Hass Petroleum, one of Africa’s most expansive energy companies. At just 39, Salat oversees operations across 10 African countries and leads a workforce of over 1,700 employees, an achievement he attributes not to luck or shortcuts, but to the timeless principles of hard work, determination, and relentless ambition.
His journey has been one of grit and grit alone, built on what he calls “sweat and bone, blood and pain.” Starting from humble beginnings, Salat has consistently demonstrated a capacity for strategic thinking, operational discipline, and people-first leadership. Under his stewardship, Hass Petroleum has expanded its regional footprint, modernized its infrastructure, and strengthened its position in a highly competitive downstream oil market.
Salat is not just a CEO, he is a symbol of what’s possible when perseverance meets vision. He champions excellence, execution, and integrity in leadership, while remaining grounded in the values that shaped him. Through every milestone, he continues to inspire a new generation of professionals from Northern Kenya and beyond, proving that no background is too remote, and no dream too ambitious.