Head of Chemicals Cluster

The Head of Chemicals Cluster is responsible for driving the development and growth of Abu Dhabi's Chemicals Cluster by attracting leading global chemical companies, identifying and advancing strategic investment opportunities, supporting ecosystem development, and delivering measurable economic impact through GDP growth, foreign direct investment (FDI), job creation, innovation, and industrial diversification.

The role will lead cluster planning, investment attraction, deal origination, opportunity assessment, stakeholder engagement, and ecosystem development activities to position Abu Dhabi as a leading destination for chemicals, specialty chemicals, advanced materials, petrochemicals, sustainable chemicals, and downstream manufacturing investments.

• Prepare, maintain, and regularly update the Chemicals Cluster strategy and development plan, including investable themes, market opportunities, investment requirements, and projected economic impact.
• Develop and monitor annual budgets, KPIs, and performance targets in coordination with Cluster leadership.
• Identify strategic growth opportunities, priority subsectors, and ecosystem requirements to accelerate cluster development.
• Monitor global chemicals industry trends, technology developments, sustainability regulations, and competitive investment destinations.

• Develop and execute investment attraction strategies targeting global chemicals and advanced materials companies.
• Conduct roadshows, investor missions, industry conferences, and cluster-specific promotional activities.
• Build relationships with industry executives, investors, technology providers, manufacturers, and sector stakeholders.
• Engage chemicals industry leaders to establish or expand operations in Abu Dhabi and contribute to GDP growth, job creation, and FDI.
• Identify, qualify, and develop investment opportunities leveraging ADIO's network, ecosystem reach, and strategic partnerships.
• Promote Abu Dhabi's value proposition across chemicals, specialty chemicals, advanced materials, circular economy solutions, and downstream manufacturing.
• Assess investment opportunities against cluster strategy, commercial viability, economic impact, financial sustainability, job creation potential, and FDI contribution.
• Engage Abu Dhabi industrial champions and ecosystem stakeholders to evaluate investment opportunities and partnership potential.
• Prepare investment assessment reports and recommendations for approval by Cluster leadership.
• Participate in due diligence activities and transaction support processes when required.
• Support the review of commercial agreements, term sheets, SPAs, and partnership structures in collaboration with Value Creation and other relevant teams.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to advance qualified opportunities toward implementation.

• Support the development of Abu Dhabi's Chemicals ecosystem across:
• Specialty chemicals
• Advanced materials
• Sustainable and circular chemicals
• Downstream manufacturing
• Research and development
• Capital and funding access
• Engage with government entities, regulators, industrial zones, infrastructure providers, academic institutions, and investors.
• Support investors throughout their establishment and expansion journey in Abu Dhabi.
• Identify and address regulatory, infrastructure, funding, talent, and operational challenges faced by investors.
• Collaborate with Portfolio Management and Investor Growth teams to maximize the success of chemicals sector investors.
• Refer smaller companies and startups to relevant Abu Dhabi ecosystem entities such as Hub
  71, ADDED, KEZAD, Masdar, and other strategic partners as appropriate.

• Prepare bi-weekly and monthly reports covering:
• Project progress
• Ecosystem initiatives
• Key achievements and risks
• Monitor and report against agreed cluster KPIs including:
• FDI attracted
• GDP contribution
• Jobs created
• Qualified opportunity pipeline value
• Prepare ad hoc reports and briefing materials related to portfolio companies, investment opportunities, and strategic initiatives.

• Lead and support special projects assigned by Cluster leadership.
• Contribute to strategic studies, policy recommendations, and sector development initiatives.
• Participate in training, capability-building, and organizational development activities.
• Support knowledge sharing and continuous…