Reza Fallah

Reza Fallah (1909–1982) was an Iranian businessman and political advisor. He shaped the Iranian oil policy under Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi.

Early life Reza Fallah was born on 15 September 1909 in Kashan, Iran. He graduated from high school in Tehran. He served as deputy chairman of the National Iranian Oil Company from 1974 to 1979. During that time, he advised Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi and essentially shaped Iran's oil policy. He was also a co-founder of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).

During the Iranian revolution of 1979, he accompanied the Shah into exile. He refused to return to Iran, despite being summoned by Prime Minister Mehdi Bazargan. Indeed, he was on Ayatollah Khomeini's death list.

Personal life He was married to Maheen Fallah (1919–2000). They had three daughters: Lilly Fallah Lawrence and Gina "Kooky" Fallah. A third daughter died in a car accident when they were living in Tehran.

Death He died on 5 December 1982 in Windsor, England. He is buried in Brookwood Cemetery.