Andrew C.
Vice President Upstream Communications at ADNOC
The move
MoveCRH → ADNOC Group
TitleDirector Of Communications, Building Products → Vice President, Upstream Communications
LocationLondon → Abu Dhabi
Career arcRecent arrival
First time at this levelYes ★
Cross-border moveYes · United Kingdom → United Arab Emirates
UAE federal / sovereign destinationYes ★
Years in UAE6.0
Total experience33.1 years
ADNOC Group headcount10,001+ employees
ADNOC Group industryOil and Gas
ADNOC Group HQAbu Dhabi
ADNOC Group founded1971
ADNOC Group typeGovernment Agency
Career arc
- Vice President, Upstream CommunicationsJun 2023 — Present
ADNOC Group· Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
- Head, Downstream CommunicationsJun 2020 — Jun 2023
- Director Of Communications, Building ProductsJan 2019 — Jun 2020
CRH· London, United Kingdom
- Director Of Communications, EuropeOct 2016 — Dec 2018
- Director of Communications and Corporate AffairsAug 2015 — Oct 2016
Tarmac· London/Birmingham
- Director of Communications and Corporate AffairsMay 2013 — Aug 2015
Lafarge Tarmac· London, United Kingdom
- Head of Downstream CommunicationsNov 2011 — Apr 2013
Royal Dutch Shell plc· London, United Kingdom
- Head of Communications Global Commercial and Chemicals, Royal Dutch Shell PlcMar 2011 — Nov 2011
Shell· London, United Kingdom
- General Manager Communications, EuropeMay 2007 — Mar 2011
- Deputy Head of Group MediaSep 2003 — Apr 2007
- UK CommunicationsFeb 2001 — Aug 2003
- Head of Policy and Communications2000 — 2001TThames Valley Chamber of Commerce· Slough, United Kingdom
- Account Manager1998 — 2000
Shandwick· London, United Kingdom
- Associate Director1996 — 1998
GJW Government Relations· London, United Kingdom
- Researcher to Shadow Secretary of State for WalesOct 1992 — Dec 1995
House of Commons· Houses of Parliament
Education
- University of PortsmouthBA · Geography1987 — 1990
- Cardiff University / Prifysgol CaerdyddMA · Technical Changeand Regional Development1991 — 1992
Top skills
Corporate Social ResponsibilityStakeholder EngagementESGCommunication TrainingMedia RelationsReputation Management
About
Experienced global communications leader. Career spanning +20 years leadership experience in corporate communications, crisis management, frontline stakeholder management and engagement, B2B communications, brand and public affairs, leading and coaching diverse teams across wide geographical spreads. Track record in regional (Europe, MENA), country and global operations; covering petrochemicals, hydrocarbons, renewable energy, construction and engineering sectors; IPOs; social risk and issues management; change management; transformational story telling. Trusted advisor and counsellor to C-suite executives.