Derek Taylor

Director - Sub Sahara Africa and Caspian at Innovex

Greater Aberdeen Area

About

Experienced Vice President with a demonstrated history of working in the oil & energy industry. Skilled in Negotiation, Budgeting, Petroleum, Gas, and Oilfield. Strong professional graduated from Robert Gordon's College.

Experience

  • Director - Sub Sahara Africa and Caspian at Innovex
    Sep 2024 - Present · 1 yr 10 mos

  • Director at Parallax (Aberdeen) Ltd
    Sep 2012 - Present · 13 yrs 10 mos

  • Dril-Quip (6 yrs 5 mos)
    • Business Unit Manager Downhole Tools - MENA
      Aug 2022 - Sep 2024 · 2 yrs 2 mos

    • Region Manager Downhole Tools
      Sep 2019 - Aug 2022 · 3 yrs

    • District Manager Downhole Tools - North Sea & Business Development Manager – Downhole Tools, Europe
      May 2018 - Sep 2019 · 1 yr 5 mos

  • Tendeka (5 yrs 9 mos)
    • Vice President, Europe, SSA & FSU
      May 2012 - Jan 2018 · 5 yrs 9 mos

    • Vice President - EMEAR
      Sep 2014 - Sep 2017 · 3 yrs 1 mo

  • General Manager/ Director at TCO UK
    Sep 2009 - May 2012 · 2 yrs 9 mos