Adrian Pooh brings over 20 years of experience spanning the commodities, energy, investments, and consulting sectors. With a strong regional track record across Asia-Pacific, and international exposure in Melbourne, New York, and Singapore, Adrian specializes in executive search for VP-level and C-suite talent across trading houses, energy firms, including Majors, Independents, and NOCs, as well as investment and consultancy firms.
Prior to his career in executive search, Adrian built 15 years of industry experience across investment banking, energy research, and consulting. He completed his MBA at NYU Stern School of Business with a focus on Finance before proceeding to work across both oil & gas consulting and research, gaining first-hand insight into market dynamics, corporate strategy, and stakeholder management.
Adrian’s transition into headhunting was a natural evolution. Leveraging his industry knowledge and long-standing relationships with senior leaders to provide clients with trusted, insight-driven talent advisory. His ability to earn the confidence of both clients and candidates has made him a key partner for leadership searches within the energy and commodities value chains.
Adrian focuses on VP-level and above roles across upstream, midstream, and downstream sector, helping organizations identify leaders who can drive growth and navigate complex global markets. His network is built not just on outreach, but on credibility forged through shared experience and industry understanding.
Fluent in the nuances of corporate leadership, Adrian believes that talent is the lifeblood of every company, and that headhunting plays a critical role in shaping strategic outcomes. For him, success lies in placing the right people in the right positions to unlock sustainable growth.
Whether you’re building your leadership team or exploring your next move in the energy and commodities space, Adrian Pooh is always open to a conversation. Even outside of active mandates, he regularly shares insights on hiring trends, compensation benchmarks, and talent movements across the sector.
