Abdulla Ateya Al Messabi, appointed CEO of ADNOC Drilling in June 2025, is an industry specialist with over 20 years of experience and a track record in leadership and value creation in diversified and challenging aspects across the energy sector. He has previously served as CEO of ADNOC Sour Gas and, prior to that, CEO of ADNOC Refining. His leadership has consistently delivered operational excellence, business transformation, and sustainable growth across ADNOC’s upstream and downstream portfolio. His deep expertise in managing complex energy operations and driving strategic expansion will support ADNOC Drilling’s continued growth and ambition.