Obaid Al Yalyali
Senior Vice President, ADNOC Group Corporate Security and Government Relations
The move
MoveADNOC Technical Academy → ADNOC Group
TitleMember Board of Trustees → Senior Vice President, ADNOC Group Corporate Security and Government Relations
LocationAbu Dhabi → Abu Dhabi
Career arcBoomerang (UAE-educated, foreign stint)★
Cross-border moveNo — same country
UAE federal / sovereign destinationYes ★
Years in UAE15.0
Total experience24.2 years
ADNOC Group headcount10,001+ employees
ADNOC Group industryOil and Gas
ADNOC Group HQAbu Dhabi
ADNOC Group founded1971
ADNOC Group typeGovernment Agency
Career arc
- Senior Vice President, ADNOC Group Corporate Security and Government RelationsMay 2025 — Present
ADNOC Group· Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates· Full-time - Member Board of TrusteesMay 2023 — Dec 2025
ADNOC Technical Academy· Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates· Part-time - Senior Vice President, Shared ServicesApr 2022 — May 2025
Borouge· Abu Dhabi· Full-time - Chairman, Engagement, Happiness and Wellbeing CommitteeAug 2020 — Dec 2022Borouge· United Arab Emirates· Part-time
- Vice President, People DevelopmentMay 2020 — May 2023Borouge· Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
- Chairman, Youth CommitteeMar 2018 — Jul 2020Borouge· Ruwais· Part-time
- Vice President, Site Supply ChainMay 2017 — May 2020Borouge· United Arab Emirates· Full-time
- Project Leader, Ruwais Site Integration ADNOCAug 2016 — Jun 2017Borouge· Ruwais· Part-time
- Department Manager, Maintenance OlefinsFeb 2015 — May 2017Borouge· Full-time
- Superintendent, Facility ManagementMay 2013 — Feb 2015Borouge· Full-time
- Team Leader, MechanicalMar 2012 — May 2013Borouge· Full-time
- Engineer, MechanicalSep 2011 — Mar 2012Borouge· Full-time
- Scholarship Holder, Bachelor of Mechatronics EngineeringJul 2007 — Sep 2011Borouge· Full-time
- Planner, Equipment Reliability ManagementJul 2005 — Jul 2007Borouge· Full-time
- Technician, MechanicalMar 2002 — Jul 2005Borouge· Full-time
Education
- Higher Colleges of TechnologyBachelor's degree · Mechatronics Engineering2007 — 2011
Top skills
Employee EngagementManagementSecurity OperationsHuman Resources (HR)Team ManagementPerformance Management
About
Strategic, well-connected and motivated People Leader with 21+ years’ experience in maintenance, operations, organization development, project management, supply chain, Human Capital and Shared Services. A results-oriented leader with a strong communication skills and ability to build strong teams. Recognized for collaborative leadership style, proactive approach, developing and empowering Talents and keen ability to effectively translate complex operational concepts into tangible action plans. A proven leader with a strong executive presence, capable to inspire, build trust, and achieve results while striving for continuous self and team's development.