Karl Rose

Karl Rose serves as the Chief Strategist at ADNOC since 2017, guiding the development and execution of the company's strategic initiatives. In addition, Karl is a Member of the Supervisory Board and Chairman of the Strategy and Project Committee at OMV, contributing to the strategic direction and investment portfolio of one of Austria's largest industrial firms. As Vice Chairman of the Supervisory Board at Energie Steiermark AG, Karl aids in the governance of a significant energy provider. Academic contributions include a professorship in Strategic Management and Applied Business Economics at Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz, focusing on the complexities of modern business strategies. Previous roles include Senior Director at the World Energy Council, where Karl managed long-term energy policy studies, and Chief Strategist at Shell, overseeing strategic development for a leading global oil company. Karl holds a Diplomingenieur degree in Erdöltechnik from Montanuniversität Leoben.