Diwakar Prasad

Senior downstream energy leader with 30+ years of experience across Oil & Gas, Petrochemicals, Fertilizers, and Logistics in the Middle East and India. Currently working at ADNOC at group level, supporting Boards, CEOs, and Shareholders in asset management, governance, strategy, capital projects, investments, and sustainability.

My experience spans multi-billion-dollar portfolios, mega-capital projects, M&A/divestments, JV governance, and ESG leadership. I specialize in aligning operational excellence with shareholder value, ensuring governance rigor while enabling growth and transformation.

I am particularly interested in roles involving asset portfolio leadership, strategy, projects governance, investment oversight, and board-level engagement.

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), UAE | 2008 – Present

Senior Specialist – Business Management

Serving as a senior governance and asset management leader for ADNOC’s Downstream Logistics portfolio. Overseen multi‑billion‑dollar assets across ADNOC Refining, Borouge, Fertil, and ADNOC Logistics & Services. My role spans board and shareholder governance, strategy alignment, business planning, investment assurance, capital project gatekeeping, and operational excellence.

I have supported major M&A and JV transactions, including the ADNOC Refining divestment and fertilizer merger, and lead sustainability and ESG initiatives across the downstream group. Recognized repeatedly for governance excellence and strategic impact.

Oman Polypropylene LLC (OQ Group), Oman | 2006 – 2008

Planner – Project to Operations Transition

Played a pivotal role in commissioning and stabilizing Oman’s first polypropylene complex. Led maintenance strategy, SAP PM implementation, shutdown planning, and a USD 60M maintenance budget. Credited with establishing the Maintenance Department, resolving critical plant issues, and restoring electrical systems after a major incident.

Saudi Arabian Fertilizer Company (SAFCO – SABIC), Saudi Arabia | 2003 – 2006

Planning Engineer

Managed integrated maintenance and project planning for SAFCO‑2 and SAFCO‑3 Urea plants. Supported SAP implementation, major shutdowns, and reliability improvements. Earned recognition for excellence during emergency shutdown management and presented a technical paper at Middle East Petrotech 2006.

National Fertilizers Limited (NFL), India | 1994 – 2003

Assistant Manager – Electrical (Progressive Roles)

Led large technical teams and executed major electrical and plant revamp projects, including a significant urea revamp valued at INR 130 crore. Delivered strong operational reliability and received commendation for outstanding performance.

Master of Business Administration

B.Sc. (Electrical) Engineering