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ADNOC Gas has appointed Fatema Al Nuaimi as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1st, 2025. This appointment follows the resignation of Ahmed Alebri, who led the company for nearly two years and has assumed the role of CEO at ADNOC Sour Gas. Al Nuaimi, an accomplished industry leader with extensive experience within ADNOC’s gas and energy sectors, is tasked with steering ADNOC Gas’ ambitious growth strategy focused on business expansion, decarbonisation, and future-proofing operations.

In a statement, ADNOC Gas said, “In her new role, Al Nuaimi will lead the delivery of ADNOC Gas’ ambitious business strategy that is focused on growth, decarbonisation, and future proofing”.

Al Nuaimi previously served as executive vice president for Downstream Business Management at ADNOC and brings a wealth of leadership experience to her new position. Prior to that she held the role of CEO at ADNOC LNG from 2019-22, during which she played a key role in advancing the company’s strategic initiatives and optimising ADNOC’s gas master plan. Al Nuaimi also holds influential positions across ADNOC entities, serving on the boards of ADNOC Offshore and Emirates General Petroleum (Emarat), as well as on the executive steering committee of ADIPEC. She additionally chairs ADNOC’s Gender Balance Committee, reinforcing the group’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

ADNOC says that Al Nuaimi’s leadership is set to drive operational excellence and support decarbonisation efforts in alignment with the UAE’s energy transition goals, and that her appointment marks a significant milestone as ADNOC reinforces its position as a global energy leader, with a focus on innovation, sustainability, and strategic growth.

OCP Africa, the agricultural development subsidiary of Morocco’s OCP Group, has announced a key leadership change. During a board meeting on January 27, 2025, the resignation of Mohamed Anouar Jamali, who served as CEO for the past four years, was formally accepted. The board expressed its deep appreciation for Jamali’s pivotal role in advancing the company’s mission to boost agricultural growth across Africa.

Under Jamali’s leadership, OCP Africa strengthened its reputation as a catalyst for agricultural transformation on the continent. His tenure saw the company deepen partnerships with farmers, local institutions, and global organizations, propelling innovation and sustainable growth. In recognition of his contributions, the board commended his visionary leadership that helped the company achieve critical milestones.

To ensure continuity, the board has appointed Mohamed Hettiti as interim CEO for a three-month period. Hettiti brings a wealth of experience from over 25 years in leadership roles within the OCP Group. He previously served as OCP Africa’s operations director and as the first vice-president for East Africa operations, making him well-versed in the company’s strategic priorities.

Hettiti’s academic achievements include an engineering degree from the prestigious École Mohammedia des Ingénieurs, an Executive MBA from HEC Paris, a second MBA from a joint program between Columbia Business School and HEC, and advanced certifications in transformational leadership from Harvard Business School. His credentials highlight a proven ability to manage complex projects and drive strategic transformation.

In his interim role, Hettiti will be tasked with maintaining OCP Africa’s growth momentum while ensuring its initiatives remain aligned with the overarching goals of the OCP Group. The board has expressed full confidence in his ability to lead the organization through this crucial transitional period.

Incitec Pivot has named group financial controller Damian Buttler as interim chief financial officer (CFO), as it continues its search to replace former CFO Paul Victor. Buttler brings 20 years of experience in various senior financial roles and is a longstanding member of the IPL team, having been with the company for 15 years. He has extensive experience across business finance and corporate finance roles, working across functions such as treasury, tax, financial planning and analysis, controlling, commercial finance and manufacturing finance. Prior to his appointment as Interim CFO, he held the role of Group Financial Controller and Business Unit CFO.