Bob Fryklund

Vice President and Chief Strategist, Upstream Energy Group at S&P Global Commodity Insights

Bob is a recognized industry thought leader on all aspects of the Upstream. He advises Boards, CEO's and management teams on strategic direction. He has been involved in many of the industries pivotal projects – TOR acquisition by Petrobras, a $10 billion arbitration; Oil export approval in the US; and restructuring of several of the industries major operators. He focusses on helping companies understand future trends and how to position themselves in the market. He also provides advice on how to build a better narrative for shareholders. Bob has 40 yrs in the industry and has been a senior executive at ConocoPhillips as well as at S&P Global. He sits on four industry Boards and is chair of the supply and demand committee at the Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA). He is a frequent industry executive speaker as well as media source for the major outlets. Bob holds a AB in Geology from Hamilton College and lives in Houston.

Bob Brackett

Managing Director and Senior Research Analyst, Bernstein (AB/AllianceBernstein)

Bob Brackett is a senior sell-side research analyst at Bernstein (AB/AllianceBernstein), known for his coverage of energy, metals and mining, and the energy transition, after a long career in the oil and gas industry. He combines technical training as a geoscientist with strategy and finance roles at major energy companies and consultancies. Before joining Bernstein, Brackett was Director of E&P Planning and Director of Corporate Strategy at Hess Corporation, focusing on exploration and production and corporate strategy for a major international oil company. He began his career at ExxonMobil, spending about eight years in exploration, business development, development, research, and petrophysics roles, including work at several ExxonMobil upstream units. Brackett earned a PhD in Earth & Planetary Sciences from Washington University in St. Louis, where he was a NASA Space Grant Fellow. He holds an MBA from Rice University, reflecting formal training in business and finance alongside his technical background. He also completed a BS in Geophysics and a BA in Astronomy at the University of Texas at Austin, as well as field geology studies at Indiana University Bloomington.

Khaled Abdul Monem Al Kindi

Senior Vice President Drilling and Wells, ADNOC

Dr. Khaled Abdul Monem Al Kindi has more than 19 years of experience in the energy industry, spanning drilling and upstream operations. He is currently Senior Vice President, Drilling & Wells Services at ADNOC Upstream, where he provides executive leadership and drives strategic investment decisions across ADNOC’s drilling and oilfield services portfolio, focusing on performance uplift and value creation. He is a Board Executive Committee Member of ADNOC Drilling and a Board Member of several ADNOC joint ventures and international M&A investment platforms. Previously, Dr. Al Kindi served as Senior Vice President, Upper Zakum Offshore, overseeing the safe and sustainable operation of the world’s second-largest offshore oil field. By leveraging artificial intelligence and advanced technologies strengthened ADNOC Offshore’s position as a global leader in low carbon intensity production. Prior to this, he was Senior Vice President, Drilling at ADNOC Onshore, where he led drilling operations across onshore fields and delivered significant efficiency gains through innovation and technology adoption. In 2024, he was appointed Technical Chair of ADIPEC, the world’s largest energy conference, and he is an active member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Middle East. He holds a Doctorate from UAE University, a Master’s degree from Zayed University, and a Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Engineering from the Petroleum Institute, UAE