Dr. Abdulla Aljarwan
Chairman of the Department of Energy - Abu Dhabi at Department of Energy Abu Dhabi
The move
MoveDepartment of Energy Abu Dhabi → ADNOC Group
TitleChairman of the Department of Energy - Abu Dhabi → Director of the Executive Office
LocationAbu Dhabi → Abu Dhabi
Career arcBoomerang (UAE-educated, foreign stint)★
Cross-border moveNo — same country
UAE federal / sovereign destinationYes ★
Years in UAE8.6
Total experience18.9 years
ADNOC Group headcount10,001+ employees
ADNOC Group industryOil and Gas
ADNOC Group HQAbu Dhabi
ADNOC Group founded1971
ADNOC Group typeGovernment Agency
Career arc
- Director of the Executive OfficeFeb 2023 — Present
ADNOC Group· Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
- Director of ADNOC Accelerate 100X Program Management Office (PMO)May 2022 — Feb 2023
- Senior Vice President Upstream Strategy, Portfolio and AssuranceApr 2020 — May 2022
- Vice President OperationsSep 2016 — Apr 2020
- Manager Projects OperationsApr 2014 — Sep 2016
- Operations ManagerJul 2007 — Jul 2014
- Chairman of the Department of Energy - Abu DhabiPresentDDepartment of Energy Abu Dhabi
Education
- Khalifa UniversityMaster of Science (MSc) · Petroleum EngineeringSep 2010 — Feb 2012
- IMDExecutive Master of Business Administration · a specialized master’s program designed for executives and senior managersSep 2014
- Khalifa UniversityBachelor’s of Science Degree · Petroleum EngineeringSep 2002 — May 2007
- London Business SchoolSenior Executives Leadership Program · Business Administration and Management, GeneralJan 2018 — Jan 2019
- United Arab Emirates UniversityDoctorate (PhD) · Business AdministrationDec 2020
Top skills
Contract NegotiationPetroleum EngineeringOffshore Oil and GasFinancial AccountingFinancial AnalysisStart-ups
About
H.E. Dr. Abdulla Humaid Al Jarwan is a visionary leader in the energy sector, driving strategic innovation both locally and globally. As Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy and a member of the Executive Council, he plays a central role in shaping Abu Dhabi’s energy future with a unwavering commitment to efficiency and financial sustainability. In his role as Chairman, he ensures champions institutional coordination, collaboration, partnerships, business development and actively promotes foreign direct investment (FDI).