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Dean Forrester

Transformation Director at ADNOC | GenAI & Digital Strategy | ex-AWS & Accenture | Building $100M+ Tech Businesses | MBA & Harvard CS50
33.6 yrs experienceOil & Energy
Jan 2025

The move

MoveAmazon Web Services (AWS) → ADNOC Group
TitleDirector, Proserve Energy & Utilities → Transformation Director
LocationLondon → Abu Dhabi
Career arcRecent arrival
Cross-border moveYes · Greater London → United Arab Emirates
UAE federal / sovereign destinationYes ★
Years in UAE1.4
Total experience33.6 years
ADNOC Group headcount10,001+ employees
ADNOC Group industryOil and Gas
ADNOC Group HQAbu Dhabi
ADNOC Group founded1971
ADNOC Group typeGovernment Agency

Career arc

  1. Transformation DirectorJan 2025 — Present
    ADNOC Group· Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  2. Director, Proserve Energy & UtilitiesJan 2021 — Apr 2025
    Amazon Web Services (AWS)· Greater London· Full-time
  3. Managing Director - Middle EastMay 2016 — Jan 2021
    Accenture· Abu Dhabu· Full-time
  4. Managing DirectorAug 2011 — May 2016
    Accenture· Houston, Texas Area· Full-time
  5. Production Systems Lead Domain Solution ArchitectJun 2010 — Aug 2011
    BG Group
  6. Lead Architect - Master Data Management for UpstreamJul 2009 — Nov 2009
    Chevron· Contract
  7. Vice President and Chief Technology OfficerFeb 2007 — Jul 2010
    SAIC
  8. Delivery LeadJun 2005 — Feb 2007
    SAIC· Houston, TX
  9. Senior Technology ArchitectMar 2002 — Jun 2005
    SAIC· Full-time
  10. Technical ArchitectSep 1998 — Mar 2002
    SAIC· Full-time
  11. Consulting ArchitectApr 1997 — Sep 1998
    SAIC· Freelance
  12. Hydrocarbon Accounting Support Team LeaderFeb 1995 — Apr 1997
    SAIC
  13. Solutions Architect - SOA, BI, MDM, Real-TIme1995 — Feb 2009
    bp· Contract
  14. Analyst/Project ManagerOct 1992 — Feb 1995
    Scottish Police Services Authority· Inverness· Full-time

Education

Top skills

Board of DirectorsCross-functional Team LeadershipInternet of Things (IoT)Digital StrategyIT Business StrategyDirector level

About

I build teams who deliver meaningful business outcomes. I've delivered $B value in multiple projects and created $100M+ business units by bridging the gap between high-level strategy and hands-on technical implementation. Currently, I report to the Group Chief, Digital & Cybersecurity at ADNOC, leading multi-billion dollar transformation programs across field operations, logistics, drilling, and ERP optimization.In the last 14 years at AWS and Accenture, I have specialized in scaling global teams and driving the adoption of AI and Cloud in the Energy sector. I believe the future of Energy lies in the practical application of technology (including AI where appropriate), which is why I am currently refreshing my technical roots through Harvard’s highly respected CS50 Computer Science co

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