Key Responsibilities
As a successful candidate you will be required to perform the following:
Advise and guide the development of Downstream strategic goals and plans to the CEO and members of Corporate and Executive Management.
Act as a focal point for Downstream Strategies Group with the Downstream business in general and Chemicals business in particular, guiding strategic and business planning and ensuring business strategies are aligned with corporate strategies.
Conduct strategic fit assessments and analyses for chemicals related projects and business developmentopportunities as well as advise in setting strategic direction and contributing to the Company's investment plan.
Review Downstream's operating plan and contribute to annual business plan refresh with particular focus on Chemicals to ensure its alignment with the Company's strategy.
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including decision makers in the Downstream business, mainly in chemicals, as well as external stakeholders including consultancies, industry experts, and leading organizations.
Represent the company at relevant internal and external conferences and seminars and preparing presentations.
Monitor developments in the Chemicals sector and recommend actions, which could impact the Company's performance and strategy and discern Company implications.
Benchmark Chemicals performance and related processes, practices and technologies against relevant companies in the region and around the world.
Initiate research and studies on topics that could impact Downstream Chemicals competitive advantage, preparing analyses and presentations for Corporate and Executive Management and various Committees.
Minimum Requirements
As a successful candidate, you will hold a:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Economics, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline from an accredited university. Advanced degree is a plus.
Minimum of 20 years of experience in the energy industry, with substantial exposure to corporate strategy, strategic planning, and enterprise-level decision-making.
Prior experience with a major international management consulting firm is strongly preferred.
Majority of your career in oil & gas, preferably within strategy, planning, or corporate development, and supplemented by senior-level consulting experience in the energy practice of a leading international consulting firm, as appropriate.
Widely recognized energy industry expert and thought leader in energy company strategy, with deep insight into global energy markets and a strong command of evolving industry dynamics, structural drivers, and long-term transition pathways.
Extensive experience in strategy development, long-term strategic planning, and scenario design across oil & gas and the broader energy system. The candidate will bring a distinguished track record across technical, operational, commercial, and strategic roles, including significant tenure (typically 10+ years) in Corporate Strategy or Corporate Planning positions with direct and sustained engagement with top management (CEO, Executive Committee, and Business Leaders).
Demonstrated ability to independently originate strategic inquiries; frame complex, ambiguous issues at the enterprise level; and coherently articulate and present strategic perspectives, trade-offs, and implications for the Company’s long-term performance.
Proven experience regularly advising and presenting to Corporate Management and Board-level audiences, as well as representing the Company in external forums, such as: executive roundtables and conferences, with a well-established ability to command credibility and build trust with senior executives and peers.
Extensive experience operating within large, complex corporate environments, with a strong appreciation for governance, matrixed decision-making, and collaboration across
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