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Awad El-Sidiq

Head of AI & Analytics at ADNOC Distribution | Driving Enterprise AI & GenAI at Scale | Multi-Award AI Leader | Speaker & Advisor
22.1 yrs experienceOil & Energy
Apr 2019

The move

MoveADNOC Distribution → ADNOC Distribution
TitleEnterprise Technology and Database Team Leader → Head of AI & Analytics
LocationAbu Dhabi → Abu Dhabi
Career arcRooted in UAE★
First time at this levelYes ★
Cross-border moveYes · United Arab Emirates → Abu Dhabi
UAE federal / sovereign destinationYes ★
Years in UAE22.1
Total experience22.1 years
ADNOC Distribution headcount10,001+ employees
ADNOC Distribution industryRetail
ADNOC Distribution HQAbu Dhabi
ADNOC Distribution founded1973
ADNOC Distribution typeGovernment Agency

Career arc

  1. Head of AI & AnalyticsApr 2019 — Present
    ADNOC Distribution· Abu Dhabi· Full-time
  2. Enterprise Technology and Database Team LeaderApr 2004 — Apr 2019
    ADNOC Distribution· Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates· Full-time

Education

Top skills

Data LakesStatisticsMicrosoft AzureData ScienceData ManagementBig Data

About

I enable organizations to move beyond experimentation and hype, turning AI, Advanced Analytics, and Agentic AI into real, measurable business and customer value.I currently serve as Head of AI & Analytics at ADNOC Distribution. I have been a key contributor to the company’s digital journey and since the company’s IPO in 2017, I have led the establishment and scale-up of enterprise AI, advanced analytics, and data capabilities across retail, operations, and customer platforms.I have led the delivery of 30+ AI, advanced analytics, and agentic AI initiatives delivering $200+ million value growth including award-winning programs such as Fuel Demand Forecasting, Customer Loyalty & Segmentation Analytics, Smart Workforce Optimization, Retail & Convenience Store Clustering, product as

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