OPDC Bolsters Leadership Team to Drive THE RIG. Project Forward

Oil Park Development Company (OPDC), the entity behind the ambitious THE RIG. project, has announced the appointment of three industry veterans to its executive leadership team. These strategic hires mark a significant milestone as OPDC continues to develop the world’s first adventure tourism destination inspired by offshore oil platforms.

Adel Alshabeeb joins OPDC as Chief Commercial Officer, bringing a wealth of experience in business development and leadership. Maurits Stichter takes on the role of Chief Financial Officer, leveraging his expertise in finance and risk management within the construction sector. Mirko Gaudiosi joins as Chief Development Officer, bringing over two decades of project management experience in the oil and gas industry.

Raed Bakhrji, CEO of OPDC, expressed: “We are thrilled to have Adel, Maurits, and Mirko, join our executive team at this crucial juncture for THE RIG. Their wealth of experience and leadership in their respective fields will be instrumental as we progress toward our ambitious vision for this unique project. With their expertise, we are confident in our capacity to redefine adventure tourism and contribute to Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.”

THE RIG. is a groundbreaking project that aims to transform an offshore oil platform into a unique destination for adventure tourism. OPDC, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund (PIF) of Saudi Arabia, is leading the development of this ambitious project.

With the addition of these seasoned executives, OPDC is well-positioned to execute its strategic plans and deliver on the promise of THE RIG.