Chief Executive Officer

• May 2022 - Present

Non Executive Director & Corporate Governance Consultant

• Jan 2021 - Apr 2022

On Leave

• Jul 2019 - Apr 2022

Vice President and Director

• Feb 2015 - Jul 2019

Senior executive leadership team member accountable for project management, operations readiness and start-up of INPEX first international operation of Ichthys LNG ($60B). Provided oversight of over 420 million workhours and led >1500 personnel across South Korea, Thailand, China, Singapore, Aberdeen, Australia.  Implemented a comprehensive corporate governance management system based on benchmarking with international and Australian standards, operators and regulators.  Responsible for creating a culture of excellence, education, mentoring and training.  Achieved unprecedented 100% first time approval of all regulatory plans through proactive  Direct engagement with workforce through regular “site walk-downs” and external stakeholders to implement improvements resulting in World Class HSEQ performance and over 40 million hours LTI free offshore Australia.  Established an effective HSEQ monitoring, audit, assurance and compliance program.  Crisis Management Team Leader for significant major events resulting in minimal impact to corporate reputation, reduced capital costs and effective resumption of normal operations.  Networked and shared multiple INPEX Australia best practice processes with international INPEX affiliates. Show less

Production Operations Manager (Chief Operating Officer)

• Jul 2009 - Jan 2015

Accountable to improve business performance of Gippsland Asset across 25 facilities by >10% ($20B, 4B barrels oil, 15 TCF gas, >100kbd oil & 600MCFD gas, Operating Budget >$1 billion/year; Capital Budget > $5B/year). Accountable for team of over 1200 multi-functional personnel. Implemented cultural transformation and organisation restructure including significant collaboration with unions and workforce to improve labour relations. Simplified and standardised corporate and fiscal governance. Achieved significant improvements in safety, quality, risk management, reliability, production and cost performance resulting in profitability improving by over 20% within 12 months. Successfully integrated Kipper-Tuna-Turrum Gas development project ($5B) into existing operations. Defined and presented strategic plan for improving profitability or divestment of Gippsland Assets -recommendations adopted by Board and divestment plan publicised by ExxonMobil in 2017 and 2019.  Provided strategic assessment of Scarborough Floating LNG Project. Supported Chevron to achieve safe and profitable start-up of the Gorgon LNG Project (40TCF; 15 MTA LNG; capital budget >$53B; operating budget >$1B).  Proactive engagement and relationship building with Joint Venture partners Chevron and Shell, including hosting site visits to multiple sites. Placement of ExxonMobil secondees into Chevron organisation to support operations readiness. Implemented enhanced strategic Joint Venture oversight program. Direct support to achieve successful Gorgon start-up - reduced Chevron organisation and operating costs by over 20%. Show less

Production Manager and Vice President

• Jan 2007 - Jun 2009

Transformed Point Thomson Gas field (8 TCF) to a profitable project/asset and improve profitability, reliability and HSE performance of Prudhoe Bay by 15% (Major Owner 36% – 25 Billion Barrels Oil; 46 TCF Gas; production >450kbd oil; operating budget >$4B/year). Lead manager for office of over 500 employees - engineering, operations, projects, human resources, procurement and contracting, legal, HSEQ, security, information technology, assurance and governance functions. Successfully led initial development of Point Thomson ($4B initial phase; 200 MCFD, 10kbd, 10,000 psi compression) – undeveloped for over 30 years due to complex engineering, joint venture, regulatory, government, fiscal and legal matters. Significantly improved ExxonMobil Alaska social license through proactive and strategic engagement with the community, stakeholders, legislators, regulators and federal/state government. Unique approach was recognised by Alaskan regulators, legislators, competitor companies and 30 private family companies as visionary. Undertook significant consultation with Alaska Eskimo Whaling Commission, communities, stakeholders, and federal/state regulators - unprecedented approval of 27 permits within 6 months. Led strategic multi-functional appeal team, whilst undertaking principal ExxonMobil witness for Point Thomson lease/unit termination hearings - resulted in successful reversal of termination by State of Alaska in 2006.  Engaged with joint venture partners to implement strategic Prudhoe Bay oversight process (adopted globally) to improve HSEQ, project management, and production - improved all areas by > 25%. Led complex commercial negotiations and strategic plan for upgrades to Oil Transit Pipeline and Infrastructure renewal for next 30 years of Prudhoe Bay life >$1B. Support to Alaska Gas Pipeline commercial evaluation with Alaska Government and Joint Venture Partners. Show less

Operations Manager

• Jul 2006 - Dec 2006

Accountable for social license to operate and operations of iceberg resistant Hibernia oil platform and both the Sable offshore and onshore gas facilities - >220kbd oil; 500MCFD gas; annual operating budget > $400M; organisation > 450. Responsible for business excellence in HSE, regulatory compliance, production optimisation, operations and facility reliability / integrity, and cost control.Key accomplishments - reduced costs by >10% and improved reliability by >5% through implementation of a new operations organization, improved work prioritisation and an enhanced contractor management process. Show less

Project, Technical and Planning Manager

• Oct 2002 - Jul 2006

Accountable for surface, reservoir and sub-surface engineering, geoscience, and development planning for Arctic operations in Newfoundland (Hibernia, Terra-Nova) and Nova Scotia (Sable Offshore and Onshore). Responsible for strategic technical leadership, budget approval processes and approval of all development drilling programs, workovers, production enhancement and reliability improvements to the Canada East facilities. Direct management responsibility for over 80 staff and annual capital budget of $500-800M. Key accomplishments - Discovery of Hibernia South field (300 MB Oil, has now been developed sub-sea). Successful Infill drilling and workover programs at Hibernia and Sable (+150kbd oil; 350 MCFD gas). Restructured technical organization across two provinces; reduced costs by >25%. Lead author of new corporate asset business plan process (implemented worldwide by ExxonMobil). Emergency Response Command Leader for five major incidents. Show less

Asset Manager and Operations Superintendent

• May 2001 - Sep 2002

Accountable for operation of South Block (one third) offshore oil and gas facilities in Bass Strait. Responsible for asset business plan, operating practices, HSE performance, regulatory compliance, production optimisation, facility reliability/integrity, cost control, incident command leader, and competency/training. Manager of 120 staff, with operating budget of $100M and oil production of 100KBD per year. Key accomplishments - Improved safety performance by 25%, production by >10%, reduced costs by >20% through enhanced leadership and field team processes and the implementation of a five-year cost stewardship process. Show less

Maintenance Superintendent

• Oct 1999 - May 2001

Accountable for Bass Strait facility maintenance. Responsible for maintenance business plan, facility integrity, reliability and maintenance costs. Manager of 90 staff, with an operating budget of $150 million per year.Key accomplishments - changed organisation and processes - increased reliability by 10% to 95%; reduced costs 10% and reduced maintenance backlog 20%.

Reservoir Management Supervisor

• Dec 1996 - Oct 1999

Accountable for the management of offshore oil and gas reservoirs in Bass Strait - > 2 Billion Barrels oil and 12 TCF Gas. Responsible for reservoir management, engineering improved production opportunities, planning of crude/LPG shipping schedules. Supervisor of 20 staff; production of 250KBD oil and 600 MCF gas per day.Key accomplishments - integrated Drilling and Work-over Reservoir group and processes (reduced engineering FTEs by 25%); improved work planning and opportunity generation to increase production by > 10KBD oil per day. Show less

Project Supervisor

• Mar 1996 - Nov 1996

Accountable for management of offshore projects in Bass Strait. Responsible for engineering design, materials procurement, fabrication, installation and commissioning of projects. Capital budget >$100 million per year. Key Accomplishments - implementation of Esso Australia Project Management and Quality Assurance manuals and an enhanced business objectives management process for all engineering groups.

Strategic Planning Specialist

• Apr 1994 - Feb 1996

Responsible for development of ExxonMobil Australia strategic plans, planning, forecasting and stewarding business performance, including presentations and reviews with senior management, and submission of company plans and budgets to shareholders. Esso/BHPP Joint Venture Operating Committee Secretary for Bass Strait operations.

Lead Project Engineer

• Nov 1991 - Mar 1994

West Tuna & Bream B Platforms - Team Leader (Stuttgart, Germany) Responsible for leading emergency taskforce to verify concrete joint design, located in Stuttgart, Germany. Emergency task force of international consultants completed investigation within six weeks so that design changes minimised impact on existing fabrication work on West Tuna and Bream B Concrete Gravity Structures (100,000 and 60,000 tonnes respectively).West Tuna Senior Project & Lead Structural Design Engineer (Jul 92 - Jan 94) Responsible for detailed structural design of West Tuna offshore platform topside oil/gas facilities, modules and living quarters (7,300 tonnes). Key areas of responsibility included compilation of design bases, review and approval of structural analyses and construction drawings, co-ordination of design verification/certification with regulatory authorities, procurement of long lead materials, research and development of high strength steel, contract administration and project management assistance. Relief Design Project Manager for 12 weeks.West Tuna & Bream B Platforms Project Design & Contracts Engineer (Nov 91 - Jun 92)Responsible for conceptual design of West Tuna and Bream B offshore concrete-gravity-structures (104,000 and 45,000 tonnes respectively), oil/gas topside facilities, construction site modifications (Port Kembla), installation and construction techniques, and development of necessary design tender and contract documentation. Show less

Construction Manager

• Feb 1989 - Oct 1991

Responsible for project management for multiple projects in Bass Strait - construction, commissioning and start-up. Accountable for project budgets and schedules, contract administration, leadership of construction crews, and liaison with operations personnel. Completed 27 projects on the offshore Barracouta Platform, with over 150,000 construction work hours with no lost time injuries.