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Peter van Driel

Chief Financial Officer and Board Member
27.1 yrs experienceOil & Energy
Dec 2022

The move

MoveNaftogaz of Ukraine ADNOC Gas
TitleChief Financial Officer
LocationKiev Region Abu Dhabi
Career arcRecent arrival
Cross-border moveYes · Ukraine United Arab Emirates
UAE federal / sovereign destinationYes
Years in UAE3.5
Total experience27.1 years
ADNOC Gas headcount5,001-10,000 employees
ADNOC Gas industryOil and Gas
ADNOC Gas HQAl Danah, Abu Dhabi Emirate
ADNOC Gas typePublic Company

Career arc

  1. Chief Financial OfficerDec 2022 — Present
    ADNOC Gas· Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  2. Chief Financial OfficerJan 2020 — Oct 2021
    Naftogaz of Ukraine· Kiev Region, Ukraine· Full-time
  3. Non Executive DirectorNov 2017 — Nov 2019
    Shell Nederland Pensioenfonds Stichting· The Hague Area, Netherlands
  4. Vice President Accounting & ReportingNov 2016 — Dec 2019
    Shell· The Hague Area, Netherlands
  5. Vice President Investor RelationsMar 2013 — Oct 2016
    Shell· The Hague Area, Netherlands
  6. Head of M&A and Commercial Finance for UpstreamJan 2010 — Feb 2013
    Shell· The Hague Area, Netherlands
  7. Head of Corporate M&A for the AmericasJun 2008 — Jan 2010
    Shell· Houston, Texas Area
  8. Finance Manager Shell in RussiaMar 2005 — Jun 2008
    Shell· Moscow, Russian Federation
  9. Chief Financial Officer - Upstream PhilippinesOct 2002 — Mar 2005
    Shell
  10. Finance Manager Distribution EuropeMay 2000 — Oct 2002
    Shell
  11. Senior Finance Advisor – Shell TradingOct 1997 — Apr 2000
    Shell· London, United Kingdom

Education

Languages

  • English
  • Dutch
  • German

Top skills

Financial StructuringFinancial AuditsJoint VenturesValuationDivestituresManagement

About

A highly experienced finance executive who has developed broad, deep, and international experience over 30 years in senior finance roles in the energy sector. Curious and open-minded with a passion for learning and personal growth. Extensive experience inspiring staff, bringing people together, engaging in creative problem-solving and leading teams through major business changes, including reorganisations and major downsizing, as well as growth periods. Strong business acumen with care for people and results orientated. Passionate about change, innovation, and digitalisation. Impactful leader and an effective contributor to the wider leadership agenda, leading strategic and operational decision making.

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