Yaser Saeed Almazrouei

Executive Director, People Commercial and Corporate Support Directorate

ADNOC

Yaser Saeed Almazrouei is the Executive Director of People, Commercial & Corporate Support (PC&CS) Directorate at ADNOC. He is responsible for leading and transforming ADNOC Group’s support functions through the roll-out of a shared services model that aims to enhance performance and drive profitability, while maintaining the highest quality and 100% HSE. Almazrouei’s primary aim is to attract, develop and retain talent and to advance ADNOC’s contribution to the UAE’s GDP by doubling down on ADNOC’s In-Country Value (ICV) program while fostering local manufacturing and maintaining a sustainable supply chain, in line with ADNOC’s decarbonization goals. Prior to his current role, Almazrouei held the positions of Executive Director, Upstream and Chief Executive Officer, ADNOC Onshore and Chief Executive Officer, ADNOC Offshore where he led a successful merger of ADMA-OPCO and ZADCO. He holds a Master’s degree in Petroleum Engineering from Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine, United Kingdom, and is an alumni member at the Harvard Business School, General Management.

Session Overview

Thursday, 7 November

11:30

Voices of Tomorrow Conference Room A Part A 11:30 - 11:45

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How corporate culture needs to evolve to inspire and engage the next generation of leaders

To inspire and engage the next generation of leaders, corporate culture must undergo significant evolution. Leaders who actively cultivate a dynamic organisational culture can create a virtuous cycle that not only attracts top talent but also enhances performance and fulfills the company’s value agenda. However, this transformation is not without its challenges. It requires a comprehensive overhaul of existing systems, often facing resistance that demands leaders approach these complexities with self-awareness and a willingness to confront personal biases.

By prioritising an adaptive culture, organisations can better inspire and engage the leaders of tomorrow, ensuring both growth and sustainability in a rapidly changing landscape.