ADNOC Drilling Appoints Abdulla Ateya Al Messabi As New Chief Executive Officer

ADNOC Drilling Company PJSC has announced a leadership change with Abdulla Ateya Al Messabi appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer. The current CEO, Abdulrahman Abdulla Al Seiari, will retire at the end of this year after over 45 years of service. He will stay on in an advisory role until the year's end to ensure a smooth transition.

Al Seiari's career with ADNOC spans more than four decades, during which he led significant transformations. Under his guidance, ADNOC Drilling became one of the largest and most technologically advanced energy service providers globally. His leadership saw the company through its initial public offering on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, which was oversubscribed by 31 times.

Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, Managing Director and Group CEO of ADNOC and Chairman of ADNOC Drilling, expressed gratitude for Al Seiari’s contributions. "We extend our deep appreciation to Abdulrahman for more than four decades of distinguished service to ADNOC and ADNOC Drilling," he said. Al Jaber highlighted Al Seiari's focus on operational excellence and national talent development as key to the company's success.

Al Messabi is expected to continue this legacy with his extensive experience in the energy sector. He previously held CEO positions at ADNOC Sour Gas and ADNOC Refining, where he demonstrated strong leadership in operational excellence and business transformation. His expertise will be crucial in driving ADNOC Drilling's strategic expansion and growth.

The new CEO is tasked with advancing ADNOC Drilling’s strategy for profitable growth and long-term value creation. Al Messabi's appointment aims to maintain efficiency and performance across all operations while focusing on regional expansion, technology integration, and sustainable value growth.

Dr. Sultan Al Jaber expressed confidence in Al Messabi’s ability to lead the company forward: "I am confident that under his leadership, ADNOC Drilling will continue to deliver outstanding results for its shareholders, the UAE, and the wider energy sector." This transition marks a new chapter for ADNOC Drilling as it continues its commitment to industry leadership.

ADNOC Drilling remains focused on maintaining its position as a leader in the energy services sector. The company aims to accelerate its strategic priorities under Al Messabi's guidance. With his proven track record in managing complex operations, he is well-equipped to support continued growth and ambition within the company.

With inputs from WAM