Description

HSE Advisor with excellent technical, analytical, and communication skills in integrating operational HSE, sustainability and ESG principles into Oil & Gas operations, leveraging over 25 years of experience in environmental stewardship, operations excellence, and HSE. Proven expertise in transforming governance frameworks, championing renewable energy projects, and embedding sustainability into corporate strategies to align with global ESG standards. Adept at fostering cross-sector collaboration to drive environmental performance, achieve sustainability goals, reduce carbon footprints, and promote circular economy principles within the energy sector.

Industry field of expertise

Languages

Arabic
Native or bilingual
Russian
Conversational
Urdu
Native or bilingual
English
Native or bilingual

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

Abu Dhabi (up to 50km)

NMDC Group
Sustainability Director
April 2025 - Today (1 year and 2 months)
Leading the integration of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles across NMDC Group’s operations to drive sustainable growth and long-term value creation. focusing on decarbonization, environmental stewardship, and stakeholder engagement.
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company
Advisor
January 2007 - Today (19 years and 5 months)
United Arab Emirates
• Sustainability Leadership: Spearheaded initiatives to embed sustainability into Oil & Gas operations, enhancing environmental performance while maintaining operational excellence. Transformed HSE governance and support to Onshore, Offshore and Drilling companies achieving high oil & gas production rates by integrating sustainability into Oil & Gas operations through:
• Sustainability & Operations Excellence
• Performance Assurance
• Incident Investigations & HSE Auditing
• Strategic Initiatives: Participated in renewable energy integration, waste reduction, and sustainable sourcing, driving measurable improvements in sustainability metrics. Implemented innovative environmental programs, including pollution prevention and soil rehabilitation, to minimize the environmental impact of drilling and production operations. Pioneered initiatives for reducing emissions and mitigating climate risks in onshore operations.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Established strategic partnerships with suppliers, customers, and community groups to advance sustainability goals across the value chain.
• Performance Assurance: Developed and monitored sustainability KPIs, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and global standards.
Inpex Corporation
Manager, Environnemental Division
January 2005 - January 2006 (1 year)
Japan
• Sustainability Integration: Managed health, environmental, and social issues across Full Field Development phases (FEED, EPC & Operations), and embedding sustainability in project lifecycle management.
• Climate Impact Mitigation: Spearheaded initiatives to assess and reduce greenhouse gas emissions during project design and operations.
• Change Management: Collaborated with engineering and production teams to integrate sustainability considerations into change management processes, fostering environmentally conscious project designs.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Coordinated with diverse stakeholders, including field and office-based personnel, to implement sustainable practices and ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
• Sustainable Operations: Promoted resource efficiency and waste minimization through innovative environmental management strategies.