Amir Gerges

Amir Gerges joined ADNOC Executive Leadership Team as Group Chief Health, Safety & Environment Officer in 2024. In his current role he is responsible for leading the HSE Function and championing the journey towards world-class HSE across all ADNOC’s portfolio. Prior to his current role, Amir worked for Shell for 26 years, where he held a variety of significant technical and business roles. His journey with Shell began in Egypt in 1998 as facilities engineer, leading him to assume various leadership roles in the UK, Norway, Korea, Russia, the USA, and The Netherlands. Before joining ADNOC, he served as Shell’s Vice President of Group Safety in the Netherlands (2020-2023), Vice President of Permian Assets in the United States (2016-2020), and Integration Lead for Shell’s acquisition of BG (2014-2016). Amir holds a Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering and a Master of Science in Environmental Sciences, both from the American University in Cairo. He is recognized as a Fellow of the Energy Institute (FEI) and a Chartered Petroleum Engineer (CEng). His leadership and expertise have also been acknowledged through his roles as a board member of the Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA), the Permian Strategic Partnership, and as Chairman of the Permian Road Safety Coalition. Amir is married to Marlene, and they are proud parents of two young 'Irish twins,' Luca and Malika. Outside of his professional life, Amir is a passionate Formula 1 enthusiast, an eager golfer, and an aspiring football player.

Session Overview

Tuesday, 5 November

All Sessions

15:30

15:30 - 16:30

Executive Leadership: Shaping the Future of HSE in an Ever-Changing Energy Landscape

In today’s rapidly evolving energy landscape, fostering a robust Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) culture has shifted from a regulatory necessity to a strategic imperative. As operators, suppliers, regulators and investors navigate through the complexities of the energy transition, they face new exposures and operational challenges that demand an adaptative and forward-thinking approach to HSE management. This Strategic Executive panel will feature a broad range of leaders across the energy and technology sectors, as well as prominent industry regulators. The panel will explore the critical role of executive leadership and cross-sector collaboration in transforming organizational cultures, while ensuring that safety, environmental stewardship and sustainability are embedded at the heart of corporate strategies.

Attendees will gain insights into the evolving responsibilities of leadership in establishing proactive assurance mechanisms, embedding risk management into growth strategies, and developing advanced technologies and AI to promote workforce well-being and safeguard long-term value.

Attendees Insights:

The role of leaders in influencing organizational HSE priorities and long-term resilience
Practical strategies for integrating HSE culture within evolving energy systems and innovative AI technologies
Ensuring robust governance frameworks to shape HSE policy and practice
Balancing shareholder expectations with HSE imperatives, especially in a low-carbon future
The symbiotic relationship between financial performance and a strong HSE culture