EPISODE · Jan 16, 2026 · 26 MIN
ATPI grows 500% in Middle East, transforming travel management
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In this first episode of the EIC Inside Energy podcast series, our host Stuart Broadley, CEO of the Energy Industries Council, is joined by Cally Dey, General Manager ATPI Dubai, and Zara Higgins, General Manager ATPI Saudi Arabia and Head of Global Energy. The podcast was recorded in Abu Dhabi during ADIPEC 2025 and explores why the Middle East has become one of the most dynamic regions for energy related businesses and investments.Having grown the ATPI Middle East business five-fold in five years, Cally and Zara share their secrets to success and leadership journeys, and discuss the realities of building careers and businesses in traditionally male dominated markets, and how resilience, culture and strategic partnerships have underpinned ATPI’s expansion across the Middle East.Drawing contrasts with the UK and North Sea, the discussion covers post-Covid recovery, workforce mobility, duty of care, technology and AI, and why many energy companies are increasingly looking east for long-term opportunity and scale.What Is the EIC? The Energy Industries Council (EIC) is one of the world’s largest energy trade associations. As a not-for-profit organisation, it supports more than 950 member companies involved in the global energy value chain. EIC operatesinternationally, with offices in London, Kuala Lumpur, Rio de Janeiro, Houston, Dubai, and soon, Berlin.It is energy agnostic, supporting all parts of the energy sector. From mature renewable onshore and offshore sectors like wind, solar and hydropower; to grid infrastructure and large nuclear; to hydrocarbon sectors like oil & gas, LNG, FPSO, decommissioning, upstream, midstream and downstream; to emerging low-carbon sectors like hydrogen, carbon capture, CCUS, energy storage, BESS, biofuels, SAF (sustainable aviation fuels), and geothermal.EIC provides a wide range of services, including access to global market intelligence, CAPEX and OPEX project data, consulting support, events, business development opportunities, and advocacy. It also facilitates connections with key decision-makers and policymakers in the energy sector worldwide.Stay Connected with EICLearn more about the EICExplore EIC membership Learn more about the Five Golden Rules for a Healthy Energy Supply ChainLearn about EIC ConsultHistory of the EICRead the Inside Energy MagazineContact Stuart Broadley about doing your own C-level EIC podcast at [email protected]
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In this first episode of the EIC Inside Energy podcast series, our host Stuart Broadley, CEO of the Energy Industries Council, is joined by Cally Dey, General Manager ATPI Dubai, and Zara Higgins, General Manager ATPI Saudi Arabia and Head of Global Energy. The podcast was recorded in Abu Dhabi during ADIPEC 2025 and explores why the Middle East has become one of the most dynamic regions for energy related businesses and investments.Having grown the ATPI Middle East business five-fold in five years, Cally and Zara share their secrets to success and leadership journeys, and discuss the realities of building careers and businesses in traditionally male dominated markets, and how resilience, culture and strategic partnerships have underpinned ATPI’s expansion across the Middle East.Drawing contrasts with the UK and North Sea, the discussion covers post-Covid recovery, workforce mobility, duty of care, technology and AI, and why many energy companies are increasingly looking east for long-term opportunity and scale.What Is the EIC? The Energy Industries Council (EIC) is one of the world’s largest energy trade associations. As a not-for-profit organisation, it supports more than 950 member companies involved in the global energy value chain. EIC operatesinternationally, with offices in London, Kuala Lumpur, Rio de Janeiro, Houston, Dubai, and soon, Berlin.It is energy agnostic, supporting all parts of the energy sector. From mature renewable onshore and offshore sectors like wind, solar and hydropower; to grid infrastructure and large nuclear; to hydrocarbon sectors like oil & gas, LNG, FPSO, decommissioning, upstream, midstream and downstream; to emerging low-carbon sectors like hydrogen, carbon capture, CCUS, energy storage, BESS, biofuels, SAF (sustainable aviation fuels), and geothermal.EIC provides a wide range of services, including access to global market intelligence, CAPEX and OPEX project data, consulting support, events, business development opportunities, and advocacy. It also facilitates connections with key decision-makers and policymakers in the energy sector worldwide.Stay Connected with EICLearn more about the EICExplore EIC membership Learn more about the Five Golden Rules for a Healthy Energy Supply ChainLearn about EIC ConsultHistory of the EICRead the Inside Energy MagazineContact Stuart Broadley about doing your own C-level EIC podcast at [email protected]
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