Education

• M.A. in Public International Law, Islamic Azad University
• LL.B., Payame Noor University
• B.A. in French Language and Literature, Islamic Azad University

Professional Experience

Mr. Mohammad Ali Shahbazi serves as Head of Legal Affairs at the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company (NIORDC). He has extensive experience in legal affairs, contract management, procurement law, and corporate governance within Iran's petroleum industry.

His previous professional appointments include:

• Head of Legal Affairs, National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company (NIORDC) (since December 2024)
• Head of Contracts, Pars Oil and Gas Company (August 2023–December 2024)
• Head of Legal Affairs and Contracts, National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company (NIOPDC) (November 2019–August 2023)
• Member of the Board of Directors and Member of the Tender Commission and Procurement Waiver Committee, National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company (NIOPDC) (November 2019–October 2023)
• Head of Contracts, National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company (NIOPDC) (2018–November 2019)