Nada Khalfan Al Meqbai
VP, Future Foresight
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented leader with extensive experience in leading transformation programs and delivering impactful solutions in the energy sector. Skilled in establishing and managing strategic functions, providing executive-level insights, and shaping organizational decision-making. A proven track record of leading large-scale projects, including digital and AI transformation programs, while developing national talent and building strategic partnerships to position organizations as global leaders in technology and operational excellence. Passionate about leveraging technology to create value, enhance efficiency, and achieve sustainable growth.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
ADNOC AI PMO Lead
ADNOC
03.2024 - Current
- Led the development of ADNOC’s AI Strategy, defining 200 high-impact AI use cases to be implemented by 2028. Established enterprise-wide objectives aligned with business priorities through a robust delivery model, set group-level KPIs to measure performance, and developed a comprehensive methodology to quantify AI-driven value creation, ensuring measurable results.
- Led the development of a systematic framework to track and report value realization from AI initiatives, focusing on cost savings, operational efficiency, output gains, and cost avoidance. Enabled consistent, data-driven reporting to align with ADNOC’s strategic goals and drive bottom-line growth.
- Founded ADNOC’s EnergyAI Lab, a hub for accelerating AI proof-of-concepts (POCs) across the value chain. Delivered over six POCs within the first six weeks of establishment, achieving a record-breaking 6x faster POC implementation than ever before in the company’s history. Built a pipeline of 100+ potential AI ideas, with POCs collectively identifying use cases valued at over $500 million in potential impact.
- Launched the “AI for People” program, upskilling over 35,000 employees in just two quarters through six structured AI training programs, including “AI for Everyone,” “AI for Leaders,” and “Prompt Engineering.” These efforts drove a 9x increase in generative AI adoption across ADNOC and generated 650 employee-led AI ideas, fostering innovation and workforce readiness for digital transformation.
- Contributed to the creation and implementation of the AI Zone at ADIPEC 2024, showcasing ADNOC’s AI leadership to a global audience and positioning the company as a leading AI-enabled energy organization.
- Amplified ADNOC’s AI initiatives through strategic communication and marketing efforts, leveraging internal and external platforms to highlight achievements and innovations. Positioned the company as a global leader in AI-driven energy solutions by showcasing its technological advancements and transformation journey.
- Led the Implementation ADNOC’s AI Floor, a dedicated space to curate and showcase the company’s AI advancements and led over 15 VIP tours, including visits by key stakeholders and ADNOC’s Board Chairman, to highlight the company’s AI journey.
- Developed UAE national talent in AI, mentoring and equipping individuals to lead and implement AI solutions addressing critical business challenges within ADNOC’s operations.
VP, Future Foresight
ADNOC
03.2023 - Current
- Led the establishment the Future Foresight function from scratch, including function design, process development, manual creation, and resource requirements identification.
- Built and managed the Future Foresight team, overseeing recruitment and ensuring the effective operation of the function and generated a total value of over AED 300 million in savings or impact within three years from projects overseen by the function.
- Analyzed global trends and identified high-impact opportunities, including advancements in artificial intelligence, material science, and energy transition technologies such as energy storage.
- Led and operationalized ADNOC’s AI PMO as the future-focused project of 2024, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and delivering measurable outcomes.
- Created hundreds of executive presentations annually, enhancing clarity and decision-making efficiency for stakeholders. Produced top-quality narratives and visuals for key events, including ExCom, Board meetings, Annual Government Meetings, and critical sessions led by ADNOC’s GCEO.
- Managed “Fanar,” a real-time decision-making application for executives and the GCEO, integrating all essential corporate data into a single, accessible platform.
- Led ADNOC’s internal ideation program, engaging over 40,000 users across the group. This initiative resulted in ideas generating a total value of over AED 300 million in savings or impact within three years.
Head, Creative Lab
ADNOC
01.2021 - 03.2023
- Established and led the ADNOC++ program, a comprehensive internal innovation initiative designed to drive group-wide idea generation and implementation. This program delivered more than AED 50 million of value in its first year.
- Led high-priority initiatives assigned by the GCEO, managing the development and execution of strategic ideas and innovation projects to address ADNOC’s key challenges and opportunities.
- Directed the creation of narratives and high-impact materials for ExCom and Board meetings from 2021 to 2023, ensuring clarity, precision, and alignment with ADNOC’s strategic objectives.
Senior Project Manager, Special Projects
ADNOC Executive Office
12.2019 - 01.2021
- Established and managed the PMO for the creation of the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT), leading the development of the UAE’s Industry and Advanced Technology Strategy, designing the operating model, and ensuring the successful merger of legacy entities.
- Managed special tasks and high-priority projects assigned by the GCEO, including developing proposals and concept documents, conducting rapid turnaround analyses on requested subjects, and ensuring timely execution and alignment with ADNOC’s strategic goals.
Senior Project Manager, Digital Projects
ADNOC Technology
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Implemented ADNOC’s Technology Strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and introducing AI solutions across the value chain in 2019.
- Established the Digital Factory framework, creating a structured approach to accelerate the identification, development, and deployment of digital and AI opportunities.
- Launched AI awareness and training initiatives, fostering a culture of innovation and driving digital transformation across the organization.
Team Leader, Drilling Digital Application
ADNOC Onshore
09.2017 - 01.2019
- Led a team of programmers to develop and deploy advanced AI-enabled digital solutions, introduced for the first time in ADNOC’s onshore drilling systems. These solutions included the real-time drilling data acquisition system, Drill Cube, the AI-powered Drilling Offset Analysis platform for drilling planning and HSE Monitoring system for Drilling Rigs.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify operational requirements and implement innovative technologies that optimized drilling performance and efficiency.
• Directed change management efforts, ensuring seamless adoption and integration of these advanced digital solutions across onshore drilling operations.
Solution Analyst/Developer
ADNOC Onshore
02.2014 - 09.2017
- Developed and implemented strategic digital projects, including the deployment of a real-time historian system that connected field DCSs to the main HQ operation centers, covering more than four onshore fields.
- Key contributor to ADNOC’s Smart Upstream and Digital Oil Field Strategy, delivering innovative solutions to enhance operational efficiency and enable data-driven decision-making.
- Built advanced analytical platforms to monitor equipment reliability, enabling proactive maintenance, reducing downtime, and improving asset performance.
- Led the implementation of the Integrated Asset Operating Model, modeling ADNOC Onshore’s surface facilities to optimize operations and improve efficiency.
Education
Master of Science - Computing And Information Science
Masdar Institute of Science And Technology
Abu Dhabi 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Software Engineering
United Arab Emirates University
Al Ain 05.2001 -
Programs
ADNOC Future Leader Program 2021
Timeline
ADNOC AI PMO Lead
ADNOC
03.2024 - Current
VP, Future Foresight
ADNOC
03.2023 - Current
Head, Creative Lab
ADNOC
01.2021 - 03.2023
Senior Project Manager, Special Projects
ADNOC Executive Office
12.2019 - 01.2021
Senior Project Manager, Digital Projects
ADNOC Technology
01.2019 - 12.2019
Team Leader, Drilling Digital Application
ADNOC Onshore
09.2017 - 01.2019
Solution Analyst/Developer
ADNOC Onshore
02.2014 - 09.2017
Master of Science - Computing And Information Science
Masdar Institute of Science And Technology
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Software Engineering
United Arab Emirates University
05.2001 -
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