ADNOC has appointed Fatima Naji as Group Vice President for Environment, Occupational Health, and Social Risk. This move highlights the company’s growing focus on sustainability, safety, and governance.
She steps into the role after more than 16 years with ADNOC. During this time, she has taken on several leadership positions across operations, business excellence, and health and safety.
Strong Internal Leadership Pipeline Drives Growth
Fatima Naji has built her career within ADNOC. She most recently served as Manager of Business Excellence. In that role, she led performance improvement initiatives across the organization.
Earlier, she worked as Team Leader for Operations Planning at Zirku. She also held roles in business affairs and HSE engineering. Therefore, her career reflects a steady rise through technical and leadership functions. Moreover, her background in chemical engineering and business administration supports her cross-functional expertise.
Focus on Safety, Sustainability, and Risk Governance
In her new role, Naji will lead ADNOC’s strategy for environmental protection and occupational health. She will also oversee social risk management across operations. This role is critical as energy companies face increasing pressure to balance growth with sustainability. As a result, ADNOC continues to strengthen its governance frameworks.
Furthermore, her leadership will help align operational goals with global ESG expectations. This will support long-term resilience and responsible growth.
Experience Aligned with ADNOC’s Strategic Vision
Naji’s experience spans governance, performance management, and HSE. She has consistently driven innovation and operational excellence. In addition, she has worked closely with stakeholders across complex projects.
Her recent certification as a board director further strengthens her leadership profile. It also reflects ADNOC’s focus on building future-ready leaders.
Outlook: Strengthening ESG Leadership in Energy
ADNOC continues to invest in leadership that supports sustainable energy goals. The appointment of Fatima Naji reinforces this direction.
Looking ahead, her role will be key in shaping how ADNOC manages environmental and social risks. At the same time, it positions the company as a responsible leader in the global energy sector.
