Salama Alawadhi
Senior Vice President, Group Commercial, ICV and Industrial Development- ADNOC Group
The move
MoveMinistry of Industry & Advanced Technology | وزارة الصناعة والتكنولوجيا المتقدمة → ADNOC Group
TitleAssistant Undersecretary of Industry Development-Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, UAE → Senior Vice President, Group Commercial, ICV and Industrial Development- ADNOC Group
LocationAbu Dhabi → United Arab Emirates
Career arcRecent arrival
First time at this levelYes ★
Cross-border moveNo — same country
UAE federal / sovereign destinationYes ★
Years in UAE2.5
Total experience17.8 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, Group Commercial, ICV and Industrial Development- ADNOC GroupApr 2026 — Present
ADNOC Group· United Arab Emirates· Full-time - Board Member at the UAE Space AgencyDec 2024 — Apr 2026
UAE Space Agency· Full-time - Assistant Undersecretary of Industry Development-Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, UAEMay 2024 — Apr 2026
Ministry of Industry & Advanced Technology | وزارة الصناعة والتكنولوجيا المتقدمة· Full-time - Board Secretary of Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE)Dec 2023 — Apr 2026EEmirates Drug Establishment (EDE)· Full-time
- Director of National In Country Value Program (ICV)Aug 2022 — Dec 2024Ministry of Industry & Advanced Technology | وزارة الصناعة والتكنولوجيا المتقدمة· United Arab Emirates· Full-time
- Head of Exploration/SCM UAENov 2021 — Aug 2022
Oxy· Full-time
- Head of Inventory Optimization TeamMar 2020 — Nov 2021
- Head of In Country Value (ICV)Mar 2018 — Nov 2021
- Contracts EngineerSep 2014 — Mar 2018
- Wireline EngineerAug 2008 — Sep 2014CChina National Logging Corporation (CNLC)· Full-time
Education
- SQUBachelor's Degree, Earth Science (Geology)Present
About
Responsible for leading a wide range of programs, policies, and initiatives aimed at driving the growth of the national industrial sector and advancing the National In-Country Value (ICV) program. Focused on enhancing the industrial sector’s contribution to the UAE’s economy, fostering innovation, and promoting sustainable development. Works collaboratively with key stakeholders to align initiatives with national priorities, create opportunities for local talent, and boost competitiveness across diverse industries.