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Panagiotis Athanasopoulos

Vice President - PE & VC Investments | LP Fund Investments | Energy Value Chain & Infrastructure · United Arab Emirates
20.4 yrs experienceVenture Capital & Private Equity
May 2023

The move

MoveCiti ADNOC Group
TitleSenior Director, Investment Banking, Global Energy and Clean Energy Transition Vice President, Investments
LocationLondon Abu Dhabi
Career arcRecent arrival
First time at this levelYes
Cross-border moveYes · United Kingdom United Arab Emirates
UAE federal / sovereign destinationYes
Years in UAE3.0
Total experience20.4 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. Vice President, InvestmentsMay 2023 — Present
    ADNOC Group· Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  2. Senior Director, Investment Banking, Global Energy and Clean Energy TransitionJul 2009 — May 2023
    Citi· London, United Kingdom· Full-time
  3. Senior ConsultantAug 2006 — Jul 2008
    Det Norske Veritas· New York, United States· Full-time
  4. Senior AssociateNov 2003 — Jul 2005
    Lamda Infrastructure Finance· Athens, Greece· Full-time

Education

Top skills

Mergers & AcquisitionsCorporate FinanceFinancial AnalysisEnergyOperations ManagementFinancial Advisory

About

I am a seasoned investment professional with over 15 years of experience leading the origination and execution of direct and venture capital investments across the global energy value chain. My strategic focus spans energy infrastructure, LNG, and low carbon fuels. Throughout my career, I have built a strong track record in corporate finance, M&A, and capital markets, working across a wide range of industries and geographies, with particular depth in the EMEA region. I bring a demonstrated ability to deliver high-impact, value-driven deals and projects, collaborating effectively with diverse, high-performing teams to execute complex initiatives. My academic background includes an MSc from MIT and an MBA from NYU Stern School of Business, reflecting a deep commitment to continuous learni

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