Salem Bafaraj is a seasoned energy professional with 20+ years at ADNOC. As VP of In-Country Value and Industrial Development, he drives strategic initiatives for localizing supply chains, creating jobs, and boosting the UAE economy. He has held diverse experience in supply chain strategic planning, stakeholder management, budgeting and financial planning, engineering, information technology, project management, and transformation programs. Salem holds a BS in Electrical Engineering and an MBA. He has also acquired accredited certifications in supply chain management and information technology.