Experience

TMK Energy Limited

• Australia
• Oil and Gas
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)

  • Feb 2022 - Present

  TMK owns 100% of the Gurvantes XXXV CBM Project in Mongolia which is in the process of drilled up to prove up a circa 6TCF prospective resource into a world class gas project adjacent to the gas intensive Chinese market in addition to providing Mongolians with a cleaner fuel (natural gas) than its current fuel source (being coal). TMK owns 100% of the Gurvantes XXXV CBM Project in Mongolia which is in the process of drilled up to prove up a circa 6TCF prospective resource into a world class gas project adjacent to the gas intensive Chinese market in addition to providing Mongolians with a cleaner fuel (natural gas) than its current fuel source (being coal).



Connected IO

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Non Executive Director

  • Jan 2021 - Present

  Connected IO is a provider of modems and routers for businesses seeking a solutions in the IoT space. Connected IO is a provider of modems and routers for businesses seeking a solutions in the IoT space.



XCD Energy Limited

• Australia
• Oil and Gas

• Managing Director

  • Apr 2019 - Jul 2020

  Explorer with high ambitions on the North Slope of Alaska, chasing the Nanushuk play being developed by Conoco and Oilsearch. XCD Energy held just shy of 200,000 acres south of the Willow Oil Field and north of the large Umiat oil accumulation. Taken over in July 2020 by 88 Energy Limited, one of XCD's main prospects (Merlin-1) was drilled by 88 Energy in early 2021 with oil shows encountered. The prospect, along with other prospects within the acreage position built by XCD Energy, will be… Show more Explorer with high ambitions on the North Slope of Alaska, chasing the Nanushuk play being developed by Conoco and Oilsearch. XCD Energy held just shy of 200,000 acres south of the Willow Oil Field and north of the large Umiat oil accumulation. Taken over in July 2020 by 88 Energy Limited, one of XCD's main prospects (Merlin-1) was drilled by 88 Energy in early 2021 with oil shows encountered. The prospect, along with other prospects within the acreage position built by XCD Energy, will be most likely be appraised in coming seasons. Show less Explorer with high ambitions on the North Slope of Alaska, chasing the Nanushuk play being developed by Conoco and Oilsearch. XCD Energy held just shy of 200,000 acres south of the Willow Oil Field and north of the large Umiat oil accumulation. Taken over in July 2020 by 88 Energy Limited, one of XCD's main prospects (Merlin-1) was drilled by 88 Energy in early 2021 with oil shows encountered. The prospect, along with other prospects within the acreage position built by XCD Energy, will be… Show more Explorer with high ambitions on the North Slope of Alaska, chasing the Nanushuk play being developed by Conoco and Oilsearch. XCD Energy held just shy of 200,000 acres south of the Willow Oil Field and north of the large Umiat oil accumulation. Taken over in July 2020 by 88 Energy Limited, one of XCD's main prospects (Merlin-1) was drilled by 88 Energy in early 2021 with oil shows encountered. The prospect, along with other prospects within the acreage position built by XCD Energy, will be most likely be appraised in coming seasons. Show less



Elixir Petroleum Limited

• United Kingdom

• Managing Director

  • Sep 2014 - Apr 2019

  Concluded reverse takeover transaction in late 2018 with Golden Horde Limited which has rights to a Mongolain CBM PSC. Also acquired Alaksan acreage position and subsequently sold (via reverse takeover) those assets to Entek Energy Limited (re-named XCD Energy Limited)

• Chief Executive

  • May 2014 - Aug 2014

  Initially took on CEO role effective 1 May 2014. Looking forward to the challenge of growing the business.

• Consultant

  • Jan 2014 - Apr 2014

  Consulting on business development and commercial activities.



AssembleBay Limited

• United Kingdom

• Non Executive Director

  • Dec 2015 - Mar 2016

  Previously non-executive director of AssembleBay Limited (previously Sirocco Energy Limited) which successfully raised $3.25 million pursuant to a prospectus for an internet based platform accessing the rapidly expanding home assembly market. Previously non-executive director of AssembleBay Limited (previously Sirocco Energy Limited) which successfully raised $3.25 million pursuant to a prospectus for an internet based platform accessing the rapidly expanding home assembly market.



Sirocco Energy Limited

• Australia
• International Trade and Development

• Director

  • Oct 2011 - Dec 2013

  Commercial and finance director for company seeking to acquire assets in emerging markets. Successfully acquired a material interest in a large North African exploration block but the Company was subsequently unable to raise sufficient capital in a politically challenging environment. Sirocco is in the process of re-listing with www.assemblebay.com as its principal business. Currently raising $3.25M as part of the re-compliance process. Commercial and finance director for company seeking to acquire assets in emerging markets. Successfully acquired a material interest in a large North African exploration block but the Company was subsequently unable to raise sufficient capital in a politically challenging environment. Sirocco is in the process of re-listing with www.assemblebay.com as its principal business. Currently raising $3.25M as part of the re-compliance process.



Neon Energy

• United States
• Wholesale
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Finance Director

  • May 2006 - Apr 2010

  Previously whilst Salinas Energy, which was a successful oil and gas producer in California, I subsequently negotiated the acquisition of Neon Energy Pty Ltd which had exploration assets in Vietnam. I negotiated and implemented the merger/RTO of the private Neon company into Salinas Energy (now Neon Energy) which grew to a market capitalisation of over $100M, a ten-fold increase. I resigned from Neon subsequent to the merger. Previously whilst Salinas Energy, which was a successful oil and gas producer in California, I subsequently negotiated the acquisition of Neon Energy Pty Ltd which had exploration assets in Vietnam. I negotiated and implemented the merger/RTO of the private Neon company into Salinas Energy (now Neon Energy) which grew to a market capitalisation of over $100M, a ten-fold increase. I resigned from Neon subsequent to the merger.



ARC Energy

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

• CFO/Commercial Manager

  • Aug 2003 - Apr 2006

  CFO for many years prior to splitting the role between CFO and Commercial Manager. Roles included oil and gas sales contract negotiation, A&D activity, M&A, project evaluation, Company Secretary and general commercial activity in a very successful small oil and gas producer. Worked alongside the Managing Director (Eric Streitberg) to grow the Company from small Perth Basin producer to profitable oil and gas company eventually acquired by AWE Limited. CFO for many years prior to splitting the role between CFO and Commercial Manager. Roles included oil and gas sales contract negotiation, A&D activity, M&A, project evaluation, Company Secretary and general commercial activity in a very successful small oil and gas producer. Worked alongside the Managing Director (Eric Streitberg) to grow the Company from small Perth Basin producer to profitable oil and gas company eventually acquired by AWE Limited.



Hess Corporation

• United States
• Oil and Gas
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Commercial Advisor - South East Asia

  • Jun 2000 - Feb 2001

  Contract role overseeing South East Asia business units commercial activities for head of international E&P based in London. Contract role overseeing South East Asia business units commercial activities for head of international E&P based in London.



Premier Oil

• United Kingdom
• Oil and Gas
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Group Finance Manager

  • Jul 1997 - Dec 1998

  Group Finance Manager responsible for six international business units including Pakistan, Indonesia, Myanmar, Australia and UK. Group Finance Manager responsible for six international business units including Pakistan, Indonesia, Myanmar, Australia and UK.



Discovery Petroleum

• CFO/Company Secretary

  • Jul 1991 - 1997

  Small start-up company grew to over 100 employees finally acquired by Premier Oil in 1997. Small start-up company grew to over 100 employees finally acquired by Premier Oil in 1997.