Quentin Dsilva

CEO, National Car Maintenance Company

Quentin Dsilva is a seasoned business leader with extensive experience across the Middle East and South Asia, spanning consumer goods, oil and gas, infrastructure, and business transformation.

Over the course of his career, he has led complex businesses through growth, turnaround, and transition, with a strong track record of improving profitability, strengthening cash flow, and driving operational performance at scale. He has held senior leadership roles at Shell and Tarmac, where he managed large multi-country operations, led diverse teams, and consistently delivered strong commercial results in demanding markets.

At Shell, Quentin became one of the youngest Country Chairmen in Pakistan, taking on board-level responsibilities and leading major operating businesses. At Tarmac Middle East, he helped guide the regional business through a period of sustained record performance and played an important role in the successful transition of ownership to Colas.

Earlier in his career, he built a solid commercial foundation in marketing with Gillette and Reckitt Benckiser, which later expanded into hands-on leadership across sales, finance, supply chain, strategy, and general management.

Quentin is known for combining strategic thinking with a practical, results-focused approach. He is particularly passionate about building strong teams, creating a culture of accountability, and helping organisations deliver ambitious outcomes in challenging environments.

He brings a broad leadership perspective, a sharp commercial mindset, and a style that balances discipline with the ability to inspire people to do their best work.