ADNOC Drilling announced yesterday that its board of directors has approved the appointment of Abdullah Al-Masabi as the new CEO of the company. He will succeed Abdulrahman Al-Saiari, the current CEO, who is set to retire at the end of this year after over 45 years of service with ADNOC and ADNOC Drilling. Al-Saiari will remain available in an advisory capacity until year-end to ensure a smooth transition and continuity of operations.
Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, the managing director and CEO of ADNOC Group and chairman of ADNOC Drilling, expressed his gratitude towards Abdulrahman Al-Saiari, stating, “We extend our sincere thanks and appreciation to Abdulrahman for his outstanding service to both ADNOC and ADNOC Drilling over the past four decades. His contributions have been instrumental in transforming the company into one of the largest service providers in the global energy sector, leveraging advanced technology while maintaining operational excellence, safety standards, and developing national talent to lay a strong foundation for sustainable success.”
He continued, “We are pleased to welcome Abdullah Al-Masabi as the CEO of ADNOC Drilling. His extensive experience across operational and administrative aspects within the ADNOC value chain positions him well to implement ADNOC Drilling’s strategy, which focuses on driving growth, enhancing profitability, and creating long-term value while ensuring superior performance and elevating efficiency standards across all operations. We are confident that under his leadership, ADNOC Drilling will achieve exceptional results for its shareholders, the UAE, and the energy sector at large.”