TAQA Strengthens Local Team with Two Senior Appointments

As part of an organisational initiative, Shawn Olds and Scott Chapel will join TAQA’s Abu Dhabi headquarters to drive the company’s future growth and development by offering their extensive specialist experience across two sectors of the business: Global Sourcing and Corporate Security.

Commenting on the appointments, Peter Barker-Homek, CEO of TAQA said: “These key appointments significantly strengthen our team in the Middle East region. Shawn and Scott have a clear understanding of the diverse needs of our growing organisation and a comprehensive knowledge of the industry-leading practices that will help TAQA to develop into one of the world’s leading energy companies. I firmly believe that they will each have a crucial role to play in the company’s future successes and I look forward to working more closely with both of them.”

In his role as GVP of Global Sourcing, Shawn Olds will be responsible for establishing sound Sourcing practices throughout TAQA and its business units. His other key responsibility will be capturing, analyzing and acting upon TAQA’s corporate spending. Having recently served TAQA in the role of Head of Global Sourcing, Mr. Olds possesses over 14 years of professional experience working with blue chip companies, the military, governments and non-profit organizations.

As the new Corporate Security Officer, Scott Chapel will manage the development and implementation of global security policy, standards, guidelines and procedures ensuring ongoing maintenance of security. His key responsibilities will be to identify protection goals, objectives and metrics consistent with TAQA’s strategic plan. Mr Chapel has been in the security business in the Arabian Gulf since 1993 with regional experience in security assessment, analysis, training, and program implementation combined with regional/cultural awareness.

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