FRANCO P.
Chief Executive Officer Oil&Gas
The move
MoveEni → TAQA Group
TitleExecutive Vice President → Chief Executive Officer Oil & Gas
LocationPerth → Abu Dhabi
Career arcRecent arrival
Cross-border moveYes · Australia → United Arab Emirates
Years in UAE9.9
Total experience43.9 years
TAQA Group headcount5,001-10,000 employees
TAQA Group industryOil and Gas
TAQA Group HQDhahran
TAQA Group founded2003
TAQA Group typePrivately Held
Career arc
- Chief Executive Officer Oil & GasJul 2020 — Present
TAQA Group· Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
- Executive Vice PresidentOct 2015 — Jul 2020
Eni· Perth, Australia· Full-time
- Executive Vice PresidentAug 2013 — Sep 2015
- Senior Vice PresidentAug 2011 — Jul 2013
- Managing DirectorJan 2000 — Jul 2011
- Manager and/or Technical PositionsFeb 1982 — Dec 1999
Agip· Italy, Nigeria, USA, Egypt, UK· Full-time
Education
- Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di BolognaMaster of Science - MS · Geological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesPresent
Languages
- Spanish
- French
- English
- Italian
Top skills
New VenturesProgram ManagementExecutive Team MemberDirector levelOil & Gas Development Government Relations
About
Chief Executive Officer Oil & Gas at TAQA Group. Board Director of various TAQA Group Companies. IMD Board of Director Diploma He served as Chairman of the Board, Managing Director, Board Member in various companies. Leadership with strategic vision and track record of improving business efficiency and performances. Strong HSE and ESG leadership, experience in portfolio management , business development , commercial negotiations, M&A. Extensive experience in worldwide cultural environments interfacing with private, public and national stakeholders.