ADNOC ranked 6th most valuable global energy brand in Brand Finance Energy 100 report
ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)ADNOC has been ranked the sixth most valuable global energy brand in Brand Finance's inaugural Energy 100 report.ADNOC's brand value now stands at $19 billion, up 25 per cent on last year. Its rise in the global brand value rankings marks progress for the company.Brand Finance has also confirmed that Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, ADNOC Managing Director and Group CEO, was the top ranked 'brand guardian' among global energy brands.Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber has transformed ADNOC into an advanced and progressive international energy company at the forefront of artificial intelligence and advanced technology deployment. He has been recognised by Brand Finance for his visionary leadership, elevating ADNOC's brand and creating long-term value.Brand Finance's first Energy 100 report reveals the most valuable and strongest oil and gas and utility brands for 2025.
According to Brand Finance, brand value is the net economic benefit a brand owner would achieve by licensing the brand in the open market. Brand value is determined through a balanced scorecard of factors, including marketing investment, stakeholder equity and business performance.
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