Who has ADNOC appointed as its new Chief Investment Officer, and what is his background?

ADNOC has appointed Michael O'Dwyer, Morgan Stanley's global co-head of energy, as its Chief Investment Officer. O'Dwyer has worked for Morgan Stanley since 2008, having joined from Lehman Brothers.

What strategic priorities is ADNOC pursuing under its new CIO appointment, and how does its XRG investment arm fit in?

ADNOC is accelerating expansion through its XRG investment arm and pursuing acquisitions in gas, chemicals, and shipping to grow production, refining, and trading — a strategy intensified following the UAE's exit from OPEC.

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Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has appointed Morgan Stanley's Michael O'Dwyer as Chief Investment Officer to lead expansion in gas, chemicals, and shipping following the UAE's exit from OPEC.

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