Executive Advisor - Strategy and Governance
Posted date [2026-09-24]
(ID: 52332)
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Founded in 1971, ADNOC is a leading diversified energy group, wholly owned by the Abu Dhabi Government. Our network of fully integrated businesses operates across the energy value chain, helping us to responsibly meet the demands of an ever-changing energy market.
Already in the top tier of the lowest carbon intensity oil and gas producers in the world, we are taking significant steps to make today’s energy cleaner while investing in the clean energies of tomorrow, strengthening our position as a reliable and responsible global energy provider. We are allocating an initial $23 billion to advance and accelerate lower-carbon solutions, investing in new energies and decarbonization technologies to enable our net zero by 2045 ambition and our commitment to zero methane emissions by 2030. ... |
Job Description and Requirements
Executive Advisor - Strategy and GovernanceJob Snapshot
Role: Executive Advisor
Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Oil and Energy
Function: Strategic Planning-Intelligence
Experience: Minimum 18 years of relevant experience
Job Type: Full Time
Position Overview
ADNOC Group is seeking an Executive Advisor for a Full Time, on-site role in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Supporting ADNOC Gas leadership, the role serves as a strategic partner on corporate governance, business planning, strategic decision-making and organizational performance. The Executive Advisor will provide senior-level analysis and recommendations, coordinate strategic initiatives, monitor corporate objectives and help maintain alignment between long-term strategy and business priorities.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Oil and Energy
Function: Strategic Planning-Intelligence
Salary: Not disclosed
Gender: No Preference
Candidate Nationality: Not specified
Job Type: Full Time
Work Arrangement: On-site
Executive Advisory
* Advise senior leadership on strategic, operational and corporate governance matters.
* Provide analysis and
insights to support executive-level decision-making.
* Prepare strategic recommendations based on business assessments, market insights and relevant data.
* Develop executive reports, briefing papers and presentations for leadership review.
* Work directly with executive leadership teams on strategic priorities and organizational objectives.
Strategy and Business Planning
* Support the development and execution of corporate strategy and business plans.
* Monitor strategic objectives and evaluate progress against established KPIs.
* Assess the performance of strategic initiatives and identify matters requiring leadership attention.
* Help maintain alignment between corporate strategy and evolving business priorities.
* Coordinate cross-functional projects and executive-level initiatives.
* Support delivery of ADNOC Gas\' long-term business objectives through structured analysis and strategic recommendations.
Governance and Performance
* Support implementation of corporate governance policies, procedures and recognized best practices.
* Contribute to governance frameworks that support effective organizational oversight.
* Monitor organizational performance and provide relevant information to senior leadership.
* Facilitate informed decision-making through clear analysis, reporting and executive communication.
Stakeholder Engagement
The Executive Advisor will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to advance strategic initiatives and organizational priorities. The role requires effective engagement across functions, strong executive communication and the ability to coordinate stakeholders around business objectives and strategic decisions.
Qualifications and Experience
* Master\'s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, Accounting, or a related discipline.
* Minimum 18 years of relevant experience in strategy, governance, executive advisory, business planning, or leadership roles.
* Proven experience working directly with executive leadership teams.
* Demonstrated experience managing strategic initiatives.
* Strong stakeholder management capabilities.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Strong executive presentation skills.
* Experience within the energy, Oil and Gas, or a large corporate environment is highly desirable.
* Prepare strategic recommendations based on business assessments, market insights and relevant data.
* Develop executive reports, briefing papers and presentations for leadership review.
* Work directly with executive leadership teams on strategic priorities and organizational objectives.
Strategy and Business Planning
* Support the development and execution of corporate strategy and business plans.
* Monitor strategic objectives and evaluate progress against established KPIs.
* Assess the performance of strategic initiatives and identify matters requiring leadership attention.
* Help maintain alignment between corporate strategy and evolving business priorities.
* Coordinate cross-functional projects and executive-level initiatives.
* Support delivery of ADNOC Gas\' long-term business objectives through structured analysis and strategic recommendations.
Governance and Performance
* Support implementation of corporate governance policies, procedures and recognized best practices.
* Contribute to governance frameworks that support effective organizational oversight.
* Monitor organizational performance and provide relevant information to senior leadership.
* Facilitate informed decision-making through clear analysis, reporting and executive communication.
Stakeholder Engagement
The Executive Advisor will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to advance strategic initiatives and organizational priorities. The role requires effective engagement across functions, strong executive communication and the ability to coordinate stakeholders around business objectives and strategic decisions.
Qualifications and Experience
* Master\'s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, Accounting, or a related discipline.
* Minimum 18 years of relevant experience in strategy, governance, executive advisory, business planning, or leadership roles.
* Proven experience working directly with executive leadership teams.
* Demonstrated experience managing strategic initiatives.
* Strong stakeholder management capabilities.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Strong executive presentation skills.
* Experience within the energy, Oil and Gas, or a large corporate environment is highly desirable.
