ADNOC and OMV Appoint Roger Kearns as CEO of New Borouge Group International

Key Facts

1Roger Kearns, CEO of NOVA Chemicals, has been named CEO of Borouge Group International.

2Borouge Group International is a consolidation of ADNOC and OMV's polyolefins businesses.

3The new consolidated entity is set for launch in March 2026.

ADNOC and OMV have officially appointed Roger Kearns as the Chief Executive Officer of Borouge Group International, the new entity formed by the consolidation of their polyolefins businesses. Kearns, the current CEO of NOVA Chemicals, is set to lead the unified group ahead of its scheduled formal launch in March 2026. This strategic appointment is a critical step toward streamlining operations and enhancing the combined market presence of both energy majors in the global petrochemicals sector. By integrating their respective assets, ADNOC and OMV aim to create a global leader capable of driving significant industrial synergies. Market analysts view the formalization of leadership as a bullish signal for the valuations of BOROUGE.ADX and OMV.VI. The move underscores ADNOC's ongoing commitment to expanding its downstream footprint and maximizing value from its chemical portfolio.