Andrew Tait

Andrew Tait serves as Group Chief Financial Officer at Fertiglobe plc, overseeing financial leadership since October 2019. Fertiglobe is the largest nitrogen fertilizer exporter in the world and a recognized early mover in low carbon. Under Tait's guidance, Fertiglobe achieved a successful merger of Adnoc and OCI's MENA ventures, executed a highly regarded IPO in October 2021, attained an investment grade credit rating in Q2 2022, and initiated projects in blue/green ammonia production to support clean fuel initiatives.

Tait's early career included consultancy roles at Ernst & Young, complemented by an academic foundation in Biochemistry from Imperial College London and a Chartered Accountant qualification from ICAEW. With a finance career in the Middle East spanning over 20 years, Andrew has held numerous senior roles in Shell, including a pivotal role as the first CFO of Basrah Gas Company in Iraq, helping to establish the country's largest public-private venture. He also served as Deputy CFO of PDO, Oman, and was involved in the development and financing of various major projects in the region.

Career History

• Group Chief Financial Officer, Fertiglobe (October 2019–present)
• Special Project Finance, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company/ADNOC (April–October 2019)
• Financial Director, Petroleum Development Oman/PDO (2017–2019)
• Financial Director, Basrah Gas Company (2013–2017)
• Director of Finance for Southern Iraq Gas, Shell (2009–2013)
• Senior Management Consultant, Shell (2001–2005)
• Chartered Accountant & Consultant, Ernst & Young, London

Andrew's recognized expertise lies in the start-up and restructuring of companies, the gas and hydrogen sectors, major projects, and the optimization of efficiencies through digital solutions. What Andrew Tait could bring to his outgoing CFO role at Fertiglobe: Tait's three decades of finance experience spanning Shell, ADNOC, and specialized expertise in project finance structuring positions him to steward complex capital-intensive energy transitions. His track record establishing Basrah Gas Company and navigating the Fertiglobe IPO and credit upgrade demonstrates capability in building investor confidence during transformational moments—critical as Fertiglobe scales its low-carbon ammonia platform under ADNOC's intended controlling stake.