Ariel is bp’s senior upstream executive, accountable for global access, exploration, development, wells, and capital allocation to support oil and gas growth. Over a 26-year career at bp, Ariel has held a wide range of technical, operational, and business leadership roles and lived in the United States, Russia, Azerbaijan, Angola, the Middle East, and Aberdeen. He is currently based in the United Kingdom. Ariel holds a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from Rice University and is a graduate of bp’s Operations Academy. He speaks Spanish, English, Russian, and Portuguese, and is widely recognized for his global perspective and cross-cultural leadership. Ariel enjoys golf and family life with his wife and three children.