Experience

Transit Energy

• Oil and Gas
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Director

  • Feb 2020 - Present

  London, UK



Molecular Energies PLC

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

• Non Executive Director

  • Mar 2018 - Present

  London, United Kingdom President Energy (AIM: PPC) currently operates and produces more than 3500 BoE and while current activity is mainly in Argentina, organic growth opportunities and acquisitions are under evaluation to multiply production and shareholder value. As one of the NEDs, I bring Latin American experience to the board and provide independent oversight and constructive challenge to the executive directors.



Promethean Decom

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

• Advisory Board Member

  • Oct 2022 - Present

  Houston, Texas, United States Promethean Decommissioning Company (PDC) is an oil and gas operator specializing in decommissioning and abandonment of existing oil and gas-related infrastructure including wells, platforms and pipelines. As an outsourced decommissioning operator, we apply robust governance and integrate data, technologies, best practices, continuous improvement, and environmental excellence. We are currently operator of 10 leases in the Gulf of Mexico. PDC is a business unit of Promethean… Show more Promethean Decommissioning Company (PDC) is an oil and gas operator specializing in decommissioning and abandonment of existing oil and gas-related infrastructure including wells, platforms and pipelines. As an outsourced decommissioning operator, we apply robust governance and integrate data, technologies, best practices, continuous improvement, and environmental excellence. We are currently operator of 10 leases in the Gulf of Mexico. PDC is a business unit of Promethean Energy https://promethean-energy.com/ Show less



Visuray

• Malta
• Oil and Gas
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Non Executive Director

  • Sep 2019 - Present



Kairos Solar

• Mexico
• Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Owner and Director

  • Mar 2020 - Present

  Mexico Kairos Solar Asset Management (KSAM) provides financing, construction, and operation of photo-voltaic assets providing distributed power generation in Mexico and Latin America, providing clean and competitive renewable energy. Our focus is unique and we strive to be the fastest growing energy company in Mexico.



Charofil

• Mexico
• Telecommunications
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Non Executive Director

  • Dec 2005 - Present

  Mexico City Area, Mexico As adviser to the CEO, I helped to transform this privately owned Mexican construction products manufacturer into a market leader in Mexico, exporting to many countries in the Americas. By focusing on quality, cost and delivery time while integrating vertically and using automation, Mancilla Grupo now successfully competes with multinational conglomerates and has grown profitably by a factor of 30 over the past 13 years.



Dolphin Drilling

• United Kingdom
• Oil and Gas
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Strategic Advisor

  • Aug 2019 - May 2022



AJAI

• Founder and Partner

  • Jul 2020 - Apr 2022



KNL

• Finland
• Telecommunications
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Latin America

  • Jul 2018 - Jun 2019

  Latin America KNL Networks provide simple, reliable and affordable connectivity through an infrastructure independent dedicated network with military-grade security through a network of Cognitive Networked HF Radios. I was focused on growing the business in Latin America



SLB

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 700 & Above Employee

• VP New Ventures SPM

  • Aug 2016 - Apr 2018

  London, United Kingdom • Reporting to the President of Production Management (SPM), the challenge was to increase deal closure rate by an order of magnitude. • Led worldwide Business Development and headed New Ventures team evaluating and closing BD opportunities generated in London. • Refined Global BD process to increase screening, evaluation and closure rate. • Managed key partnerships and negotiations, internally and externally. • President of Board of Directors of Shushufindi Consortium in… Show more • Reporting to the President of Production Management (SPM), the challenge was to increase deal closure rate by an order of magnitude. • Led worldwide Business Development and headed New Ventures team evaluating and closing BD opportunities generated in London. • Refined Global BD process to increase screening, evaluation and closure rate. • Managed key partnerships and negotiations, internally and externally. • President of Board of Directors of Shushufindi Consortium in Ecuador Leadership / Strategic Planning / Stakeholder Management / Government Relations / Trade Control Compliance / Executive Management / Customer focus / Team Development / Upstream / Oilfield Services / Challenging Environment / Situation Analysis / Culturally adaptable / Results driven / Teamwork

• VP Sales & Commercial LAM

  • Aug 2012 - Aug 2016

  Rio de Janeiro Area, Brazil • Managed strategy and commercial, major tenders, industry affairs, competitor monitoring, market analysis, strategic partnerships, regional input to R&D and coaching sales force for all segments in Latin America. • Reporting to the Area President I was fortunately tasked to manage our corporate training events during the 2014 FIFA World cup and 2016 Rio Olympics • Member of Board of Directors Shushufindi Consortium (75% SLB / 25% Tecpetrol) • Member of Board of Directors of ARPEL… Show more • Managed strategy and commercial, major tenders, industry affairs, competitor monitoring, market analysis, strategic partnerships, regional input to R&D and coaching sales force for all segments in Latin America. • Reporting to the Area President I was fortunately tasked to manage our corporate training events during the 2014 FIFA World cup and 2016 Rio Olympics • Member of Board of Directors Shushufindi Consortium (75% SLB / 25% Tecpetrol) • Member of Board of Directors of ARPEL (regional Latin American Oil & Gas producers association) Leadership / Strategic Planning / Stakeholder Management / Government Relations / Executive Management / Customer focus / Team Development / Upstream / Oilfield Services / Product Sales / Challenging Environment / Situation Analysis / Culturally adaptable / Results driven / Teamwork

• Production Services Product Group Manager

  • May 2010 - Aug 2012

  Houston, Texas Area • Assigned by the CEO to implement the strategy that I had just developed, leading Perforating business worldwide (Operations, R&E, Manufacturing & Supply Chain). • Managed the construction of a state of the art explosive manufacturing and shaped charge pressing facility culminating in no LTIs and developing robotics for safety and efficiency, whilst working withing the strict compliance and certifications associated with this type of product. • Internalized spend in the most… Show more • Assigned by the CEO to implement the strategy that I had just developed, leading Perforating business worldwide (Operations, R&E, Manufacturing & Supply Chain). • Managed the construction of a state of the art explosive manufacturing and shaped charge pressing facility culminating in no LTIs and developing robotics for safety and efficiency, whilst working withing the strict compliance and certifications associated with this type of product. • Internalized spend in the most competitive open markets (US and Russia) managing to sell to 3rd parties there. • Managed annual R&E budget, factories in China, Russia and USA and the associated trade compliance. Leadership / Strategic Planning / Stakeholder Management / Government Relations / Trade Control Compliance / Operations / Line Management / Manufacturing / P&L Management / Customer focus / Team Development / Oilfield Services / Product Sales / Situation Analysis / Results driven / Teamwork

• Perforating Business Manager

  • Sep 2009 - Apr 2010

  Paris Area, France • Developed strategy for the CEO to reshape the perforating business, focusing on product delivery • Successfully secured more than $40M to design, build and commission an automated explosives and shaped charge manufacturing facility, in order to reverse the field operations's tendency to by locally from third parties. • This role required a lot of data collection, extrapolation and scenario planning in order to decide on "make or buy" and the develop the strategy to successfully… Show more • Developed strategy for the CEO to reshape the perforating business, focusing on product delivery • Successfully secured more than $40M to design, build and commission an automated explosives and shaped charge manufacturing facility, in order to reverse the field operations's tendency to by locally from third parties. • This role required a lot of data collection, extrapolation and scenario planning in order to decide on "make or buy" and the develop the strategy to successfully implement this decision. Strategic Planning / Stakeholder Management / Government Relations / Trade Control Compliance / Executive Management / Manufacturing / P&L Management / Oilfield Services / Product Sales / Situation Analysis / Culturally adaptable / Results driven / Teamwork

• Sales & Commercial Manager MCA Geomarket

  • Sep 2006 - Sep 2009

  Mexico City Area, Mexico • My first role out of line management, I reported to the GeoMarket manager, leading strategy and commercial, all tenders, industry affairs, competitor monitoring, market analysis coaching of the sales force for all segments in Mexico and Central America. • During this time, there was a strong drive towards integration (pushing risk to contractors), which we successfully convinced our management and customer could be managed, enabling us to win more than $7B in Total Contract Value… Show more • My first role out of line management, I reported to the GeoMarket manager, leading strategy and commercial, all tenders, industry affairs, competitor monitoring, market analysis coaching of the sales force for all segments in Mexico and Central America. • During this time, there was a strong drive towards integration (pushing risk to contractors), which we successfully convinced our management and customer could be managed, enabling us to win more than $7B in Total Contract Value, doubling annual revenues from $1B to $2B in 2 years. Leadership / Strategic Planning / Stakeholder Management / Government Relations / Trade Control Compliance / Manufacturing / Customer focus / Team Development / Results driven / Oilfield Services / Product Sales / Challenging Environment / Situation Analysis / Culturally adaptable / Integration / Teamwork

• General Manager Oilfield Services East Venezuela

  • May 2003 - Sep 2006

  Maturin • Managed all operations for company in East Venezuela’s four integrated bases after the PDVSA strike and during subsequent transformation of the Oil & Gas business and the corresponding commitment to the communities. • Grew profitably without increasing the payment terms significantly, adapting to the change in environment. Supported operations for PDVSA and other international and independent operators. • Key focus was to manage the various external stakeholders, whilst focusing on… Show more • Managed all operations for company in East Venezuela’s four integrated bases after the PDVSA strike and during subsequent transformation of the Oil & Gas business and the corresponding commitment to the communities. • Grew profitably without increasing the payment terms significantly, adapting to the change in environment. Supported operations for PDVSA and other international and independent operators. • Key focus was to manage the various external stakeholders, whilst focusing on our corporate core values and doing the right thing for the company and the country Leadership / Strategic Planning / Stakeholder Management / Government Relations / Operations / Line Management / P&L Management / Customer focus / Team Development / Upstream / Oilfield Services / Product Sales / Challenging Environment / Situation Analysis / Culturally adaptable / Integration / Teamwork



Thales Digital Identity and Security (ex Gemalto)

• France
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• General Manager Smartcards and Terminals

  • Jun 2000 - May 2003

  Mexico City Area, Mexico • General Manager for high technology and volume commodity products (Smart cards, Scratch cards Prepaid cards, payphones and POS terminals). • Sales into Telecom and Banking industry. Factories in Brasil and Mexico, highly competitive business "High tech commodity" • The key growth sectors that we tried to stimulate were secure ID, SIM cards and EMV banking cards, with their associated hardware. Fraud prevention and security in the predominantly prepaid markets were key… Show more • General Manager for high technology and volume commodity products (Smart cards, Scratch cards Prepaid cards, payphones and POS terminals). • Sales into Telecom and Banking industry. Factories in Brasil and Mexico, highly competitive business "High tech commodity" • The key growth sectors that we tried to stimulate were secure ID, SIM cards and EMV banking cards, with their associated hardware. Fraud prevention and security in the predominantly prepaid markets were key drivers Leadership / Strategic Planning / Stakeholder Management / Government Relations / Line Management / Executive Management / Manufacturing / P&L Management / Customer focus / Team Development / Product Sales / Situation Analysis / Results driven / Culturally adaptable / Integration / Teamwork Show less



SLB

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 700 & Above Employee

• Business Development Manager

  • Sep 1999 - Jun 2000

  New York Test and Transactions • I transferred into the non-oilfield business including Smart Cards, Payphones and Automatic Test machines • As part of the DD and BD team looking at Acquisitions, Joint Ventures and Divestitures, during the exciting times of the dot.com boom and the CEO's strategy to diversify from Oilfield Services into Systems Integration, Technology and Consulting Strategic Planning / Stakeholder Management / Manufacturing / Customer focus / Product Sales /… Show more Test and Transactions • I transferred into the non-oilfield business including Smart Cards, Payphones and Automatic Test machines • As part of the DD and BD team looking at Acquisitions, Joint Ventures and Divestitures, during the exciting times of the dot.com boom and the CEO's strategy to diversify from Oilfield Services into Systems Integration, Technology and Consulting Strategic Planning / Stakeholder Management / Manufacturing / Customer focus / Product Sales / Challenging Environment / Situation Analysis / Culturally adaptable / Integration / Teamwork

• District / Operations Manager CIS

  • Sep 1996 - Sep 1999

  Moscow, Russian Federation Wireline & Testing • Managed operations for CIS (Russia, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan.......), from Moscow. • During this time, oil hit $8/bbl and the ruble devalued hugely, adding to the general uncertainty, but we successfully managed to expand in all countries, adapting our business models as required by the local markets Leadership / Strategic Planning / Stakeholder Management / Government Relations / Operations / Line Management / Manufacturing / P&L Management /… Show more Wireline & Testing • Managed operations for CIS (Russia, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan.......), from Moscow. • During this time, oil hit $8/bbl and the ruble devalued hugely, adding to the general uncertainty, but we successfully managed to expand in all countries, adapting our business models as required by the local markets Leadership / Strategic Planning / Stakeholder Management / Government Relations / Operations / Line Management / Manufacturing / P&L Management / Customer focus / Team Development / Oilfield Services / Product Sales / Challenging Environment / Results driven / Situation Analysis / Culturally adaptable / Integration / Teamwork

• Field Engineer, EIC, FSM and Location Manager

  • Apr 1989 - Sep 1996

  Latin America Wireline & Testing 1 year Location Manager in Canado Seco, Argentina (Managed operations from busiest onshore location outside North America with 15 Open and Cased hole units, covering Patagonia). 1 year Field Service Manager in Lago Agrio, Ecuador (Managed operations in the jungle in Ecuador with 6 Open Hole and Cased Hole units and 3 Full Testing spreads). 1 year Engineer In Charge in Posesion, Chile (Country manager, running operations with 3 Open and Cased Hole units… Show more Wireline & Testing 1 year Location Manager in Canado Seco, Argentina (Managed operations from busiest onshore location outside North America with 15 Open and Cased hole units, covering Patagonia). 1 year Field Service Manager in Lago Agrio, Ecuador (Managed operations in the jungle in Ecuador with 6 Open Hole and Cased Hole units and 3 Full Testing spreads). 1 year Engineer In Charge in Posesion, Chile (Country manager, running operations with 3 Open and Cased Hole units offshore in the straits of Magellan and onshore Tierra del Fuego and Atacama). 4.5 years as Field Engineer in Mossoro, Aracaju, Catu, Macae Sao Mateus, Brasil (Worked throughout Brasil as a field engineer offshore and onshore, Open and Cased hole in various locations eventually specializing in deviated well logging and pipe recovery). Leadership / Stakeholder Management / Government Relations / Operations / Line Management / P&L Management / Customer focus / Team Development / Oilfield Services / Challenging Environment / Situation Analysis / Culturally adaptable / Integration / Teamwork