Profile
Oil, Gas, and Mining
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Adrian Blanck

Executive Vice President, Transformation and Business Excellence

Experience

Seniority LevelC-Suite
Years of Experience20+ years
Current StatusActive

Certification

Total Certifications1

Advanced Decision Making with Big Data – University of Cambridge, UK (2022) Digital Transformation: AI to Cloud and Blockchain – MIT, USA (2021) Advanced Chief Sustainability Officer – SK Group & International Leadership Management, UK/UAE (2019) Certified Internal Auditor Practitioner – Informa & The Institute for Internal Auditors, UAE (2019) Certified Enterprise Risk Management Practitioner – Informa & American Institute of Risk Management, UAE (2018) Certified Master Balanced Scorecard Practitioner – Balanced Scorecard Institute & George Washington University, UAE (2018) Master Certified KPI Practitioner – George Washington University, UAE (2017) Advanced Finance for Executive Management – Informa, Saudi Arabia (2017) Certified Balanced Scorecard Practitioner – Balanced Scorecard Institute & George Washington University, UAE (2016) Finance for Non-Finance Managers – Informa, Saudi Arabia (2015) Certificate of Achievement: Psychology and Coaching – Maiastra Foundation, Romania (2006–2007) Performance Transformation – Accenture Leadership School, USA (2002)

Skills

Core skills1
Languages4

Skills

STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP & EXECUTIVE IMPACT • Executive-level Transformation Leadership • Corporate Strategy & Scenario Planning • Performance-Driven Turnarounds • P&L Accountability & Margin Expansion • Shareholder and Board-Level Engagement • Corporate Governance & Restructuring OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE & EXECUTION • Cost Optimization & Value Realization ($150M+ programs) • Lean Process Redesign & Organizational Efficiency • KPI Frameworks & Balanced Scorecard Implementation • Strategic PMO Leadership & Cross-Functional Governance • Asset Portfolio Optimization & Throughput Maximization DIGITAL & INNOVATION-DRIVEN TRANSFORMATION • Digital Strategy Execution (AI, Big Data, Automation) • ERP/SAP Integration Oversight • Business Process Digitalization • Data-Driven Decision Systems • Technology-Informed Operational Design RISK, COMPLIANCE & FINANCIAL RESILIENCE • Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) • Internal Audit & Control Frameworks • Financial Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting • Debt Restructuring & Liquidity Management • M&A Readiness & Corporate Development Support SECTOR-SPECIFIC & GLOBAL EXPERTISE • Energy, Refining & Petrochemicals (Downstream focus) • Dual-Board JV Navigation (Kuwait/Oman context) • Public-Private Partnerships & Government Interface • ESG, Sustainability & Nationalization Programs • Cross-Cultural Leadership across GCC, Europe, and Asia LEADERSHIP, COACHING & CULTURAL TRANSFORMATION • Executive Team Facilitation & Alignment • High-Stakes Negotiation & Influence • Organizational Design & Succession Planning • Coaching for Change Leadership • Employee Engagement & Culture Building

Languages

Danish
French
English (British)
Romanian