Doha, Qatar: TotalEnergies has announced the appointment of Melanie Fresto as the new general manager for its TotalEnergies Marketing Qatar (TEMQ) division. With an extensive career spanning over 15 years in the lubricants industry across various sectors in the GCC, Melanie brings a rich background of expertise and a focus on customer-centric solutions to her new position.

Melanie, a Chemical Engineering graduate from Mapua University in the Philippines, has shown remarkable leadership in her past roles, including her tenure as national sales manager B2B in the commercial, industrial, marine, and special fluids segments in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

Her experience also includes overseeing B2B operations in the commercial, industrial, and special fluids divisions in Qatar, as well as managing the marine division. Throughout her career, Melanie has consistently driven initiatives that generate sustainable value for both customers and stakeholders.

In her new role, Melanie aims to expand TEMQ's footprint in Qatar, targeting key sectors such as automotive, industrial, marine, and specialty fluids. She is dedicated to fostering partnerships, enhancing customer-focused solutions, and driving innovation in product offerings to align with Qatar’s sustainable development objectives.

"Returning to Qatar in this new role is both an honor and an exciting challenge," said Melanie. "Qatar is where I began my journey with TotalEnergies, and I am eager to build on our past achievements. I look forward to delivering exceptional results and strengthening our market position through collaboration with our esteemed partners and customers."

TotalEnergies Marketing Qatar has established itself as a major player in the Qatari market, renowned for its high-quality lubricants and specialty chemicals. Under Melanie’s leadership, the company is set to continue its growth and success in the region.