He supports parties with an interest in rebalancing the asymmetry of oil and natural gas deals and overcoming potentially adversarial perceptions, by designing and delivering mechanisms for aligning expectations and smoothing interactions. He bridges the gap between key stakeholders by drawing on his understanding of the values and modus operandi of governments and multinational investors, derived from his deep and varied experience on both sides.
As a consultant, he has supported strategy and business development, by providing critical analysis and advice on the inter-related aspects of the industry, including policy, regulatory, operational and commercial matters. He has assisted dozens of countries in Latin America, the Caribbean, Africa, the Middle East and Central and Southern Asia. He holds a BSc in Geology from Imperial College, London and an MS in Geophysics from the University of Houston, Texas.