Experience

CapturePoint LLC

• United States
• Oil and Gas
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Financial Officer

  • Aug 2023 - Present

  Allen, Texas, United States Enhanced Oil Recovery and Carbon Capture/Sequestration



Solar Developer

• Chief Financial Officer

  • Dec 2022 - Jun 2023

  Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex



Puma Energy

• Singapore
• Oil and Gas
• 700 & Above Employee

• Chief Financial Officer

  • Apr 2020 - Dec 2021

  Geneva, Switzerland CFO Africa & Asia • Hired as CFO Africa, and within five months was promoted to CFO of Africa and Asia, as well as the Global Aviation and Lubricants businesses (44 countries, 3,000+ employees, Revenue $7b+, EBITDA $250m+). Responsible for leading finance, accounting, credit, treasury, tax, M&A and finance transformation. • Temporarily served as Interim Regional CEO during the takeover by Trafigura. • A key member of the executive team which developed and implemented a new… Show more CFO Africa & Asia • Hired as CFO Africa, and within five months was promoted to CFO of Africa and Asia, as well as the Global Aviation and Lubricants businesses (44 countries, 3,000+ employees, Revenue $7b+, EBITDA $250m+). Responsible for leading finance, accounting, credit, treasury, tax, M&A and finance transformation. • Temporarily served as Interim Regional CEO during the takeover by Trafigura. • A key member of the executive team which developed and implemented a new organizational design for the integrated Region, resulting in cost savings and streamlined decision making. • Worked closely with the Regional CEO to manage the business through the COVID-19 crisis, including preparation of an updated strategy, 5 year plan, and cost optimization projects (resulting in cost savings of over $20m). Convinced the Board of Directors to triple the capital investments (to over $100m) based on the strategic growth plan. • Strong focus on talent management (managed a team of 250+ professionals), resulting in significant changes in the leadership and capabilities of the Regional Finance team. • Implemented a new ERP system (E-Puma) across Africa, and transitioned country finance staff to the Shared Service Center in India (resulting in cost savings and process efficiencies) • Focus on financial performance reporting, as well as forecasting, budgeting and 5Y strategic planning. Led the monthly Regional business review presentations to the Global Executive Committee. • Heavily involved in M&A activities, both divestments and strategic acquisitions, including a $100m+ strategic partnership in South Africa to retain operating licenses and grow the business. • Significant involvement in stakeholder relations in Africa, including leading negotiations on critical business issues (strategic partnerships; historical tax, accounting and legal issues) with shareholders and governments. Show less



Arrow Invest LLC

• Managing Director

  • Jun 2019 - Apr 2020

  Dallas/Fort Worth Area Managing Director of investments in various small businesses and startups.



Trinity Life Sciences

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Chief Financial Officer

  • Jul 2017 - Jun 2018

  Greater Boston Area • Point person leading the process to successfully obtain investment from a Private Equity investor. Worked closely with the CEO, investment bankers and lawyers on all aspects of the transaction. • Provided detailed observations and recommendations to scale the business for future growth. • Designed and implemented key policies and processes to improve reporting and profitability. • Responsible for finance, accounting, treasury, tax.



VARO Energy

• Switzerland
• Oil and Gas
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Chief Financial Officer

  • Jan 2014 - Dec 2015

  Zug, Switzerland Chief Financial Officer of the Varo Energy Group, owned by Vitol and the Carlyle Group. Responsible for Finance, Treasury, IT, HR and Administration. Varo Energy is a major midstream energy business in Europe with refining, logistics, retail and trading activities.



Vitol

• Netherlands
• Oil and Gas
• 700 & Above Employee

• Chief Financial Officer - Arawak Energy

  • Aug 2012 - Dec 2013

  Kiev, Ukraine CFO of Arawak Energy, the oil and gas exploration and production subsidiary of Vitol. I was also the CFO of Geo Alliance Group, a gas company in Ukraine.



EY

• United Kingdom
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Partner - Transaction Advisory Services

  • May 2011 - Oct 2012

  Moscow, Russian Federation I was a Partner in Transaction Advisory Services (TAS), leading financial due diligence projects in the CIS region. In addition, I had the following CIS roles which include: IPO Leader, Foreign Inbound Accounts Leader and Chief Operating Officer for Transaction Advisory Services. TAS services include financial due diligence, M&A, corporate finance, restructuring, project finance, valuation and business modelling, real estate advisory services.

• Partner - Transaction Advisory Services Leader Ukraine

  • Nov 2006 - Apr 2011

  Ukraine I was the Ukraine Country Leader for Transaction Advisory Services (TAS), leading financial due diligence engagements. I also had overall responsibility for managing TAS in Ukraine including: valuation and business modeling, corporate finance, M&A, restructuring and real estate advisory.



PwC

• Professional Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director - Transaction Support

  • Oct 2004 - Nov 2006

  Moscow, Russian Federation I relocated to Moscow, Russia in 2004 to work as a Director in Transaction support, leading financial due diligence projects across the CIS region, primarily in the oil and gas industry.



PwC

• Professional Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Staff - Director - Audit/Transaction Support

  • Sep 1993 - Aug 2003

  Houston, Texas I started as an oil and gas auditor in Houston with Price Waterhouse after graduating from Baylor University in 1993. From 1996 - 1999, I was selected for a three year tour of duty in Moscow, Russia where I audited large Russian energy clients. In 1999, I returned to Houston, Texas and began working in Transaction Support, managing financial due diligence projects in the US and abroad.