Greater Aberdeen Area
A successful executive in the oilfield services sector of the oil industry. Led complex service organisations in diverse European, African, Middle East, Asia Pacific and North American markets. Developed career from offshore wireline logging beginnings through to executive oilfield services management. Built upon 24 years of practical industry experience by completing a full time MBA (with Distinction) at Robert Gordon University, establishing a deep understanding of leadership and management disciplines. Quick to learn, establish networks and to add value to an organisation. A confident communicator and leader, in both the regular business environment and during times of crisis. Driven change in every role and excited by technical and business innovation. Co-founder and Commercial Director of a EBar Initiatives, whose goal is to change the way the world is served; eliminating bar queues by enabling consumers to serve themselves perfectly-poured pints in seconds. A mentor and Non Executive Director to local start-up companies.
EBar Initiatives has a vision to eliminate queues at events by developing a supervised self-service drinks dispenser that will pour a perfect pint of beer in just seconds. Our disruptive technology is changing the way that beer is dispensed at events, helping the public enjoy their event and increasing revenues for venue owners.
STAKAM is a 'craft' chemicals start-up company that manufactures a range of chemicals locally in North East Scotland. It is growing rapidly thanks to its ability to quickly test and scale up manufacturing processes that deliver tailored chemical solutions to markets including oil & gas; agriculture; construction; healthcare and civil infrastructure. In addition to my statutory governance duties, I provide advice and support to the Managing Director, particularly relating to operational and commercial strategies.
Initiated a transformation towards a data and solutions-based approach. Managed the Petroleum Engineering and SafeWells well integrity management software teams. Led the development and commercialisation of the novel metal-loss prediction solution, CaliperSim, which employs cloud-based computing power to reduce the risk of unplanned completions failures.
Aubin Group is an innovative speciality chemicals company that supplies a range of products for cementing, stimulation, cleaning and pipeline products. It is also introducing highly innovative solutions for P&A and subsea decommissioning. Engaged on a part-time basis to develop and implement effective sales processes. This included the selection and implementation of a new Customer Relationship Management system. Trained and mentored sales personnel operating in the UK, Africa and Middle East.
Welltec is an innovative Danish oilfield service company which is market leader in the provision of well tractors, mechanical shifting/fishing, milling, cutting and cleaning services. Its range of expandable annular barriers has the potential to change the way that all wells are constructed. Rapidly established a network of key customer contacts across the Shell organisation, working closely with local account management to identify, manage and convert opportunities. Drove Welltec's high profile technology collaboration effort with Shell Wells R&D.