Promoted from Sergeant to 2nd Lieutenant after one year of service, having responsibility for aircraft maintenance, engine overhauls, instrument systems, etc, managing a team of 4 engineers/technicians. Researched and developed several innovative products that were introduced to cut costs. Recipient of RNoAF award for Innovations.

Responsible for overall management of a team of 55 engineers, designers, technical staff and administrators. Identified business opportunities, prepared business plans, developed quotations, estimated cost, resource and schedule requirements, developed project teams, and executed projects including procurement of equipment and services and managed engineering teams for several petroleum industry projects. Managed Instrumentation and Telecommunication design for the Detail Engineering and the Follow-On phase of the Draugen field development project for A/S Norske Shell. Total scope of supply for Draugen (I&T Services, Equipment and Materials) was approx. $60 Million. Saved the company over $800,000 by completing scope of work ahead of schedule substantially below budgeted costs.

Held a variety of senior management positions for AWGE, including VP Onshore, VP Pipeline, Senior Project Manager and Executive sponsor.

Developed strategies, researched and evaluated market-, technology-, and commercial opportunities, performed due diligence, including financial evaluations, established partnerships, gave go/no-go recommendations for acquisitions, and initiated new business ventures. Performed worldwide market and technology research and analysis, contract negotiations, as well as maintained close contact with customers and competitors. Extensive business opportunity evaluations performed in USA, Mexico, Europe, Russia, Middle East and Far East. In 1994 / 1995 also responsible for mergers & acquisitions, including the $310 million acquisition of Moorco International (Smith Meter & Crosby Valves) for parent company FMC.

Responsible for overall BD and Marketing, managing a team of Vice Presidents and Marketing professionals while reporting directly to the president. Prepared and implemented new BD + Marketing strategies and plans (and developed new tools to track and validate prospects) for all of Alliance’s businesses. The net result was increased sales in a market that otherwise suffered from the global recession. Designated company spokesperson for media communications.

Chief executive, responsible for the development and implementation of short and long term strategies and plans as required for the successful growth of the company (approx. 500 employees), with offices in Houston - TX, Denver - CO and Canonsburg - PA. Responsible for organizational and resource development, HSEQ performance, customer delivery and satisfaction, financial results, and corporate compliance and reporting.
• Drove a company turnaround with a focus on application of Lean Project Execution Strategies, Operational Efficiency and Business Development, resulting in strong growth returning the company from a loss to record level annual revenues (approx. $100 million with 15%+ EBITA margins) in less than 18 months. Member of parent company Wood Group’s 401K Benefits Committee.

Elected to the board of this $500M+ financial institution, one of the most successful credit unions in Texas

Executive in charge, and responsible for the day-to-day operation and growth of WGM, including all Business Units (approx. 7,000 staff) and ten International Offices (Canada, US, Colombia, Mexico, Argentina, UK, Norway, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, China). Chairman of the Board for WGM Norway, and Director of the Board for the MHDP Joint Venture in Saudi, as well as board member of multiple WGM entities. Developed strategies and plans that allowed the business to secure multiple new project awards and increase market share at a time when the rest of the industry experienced significant downturns. Generated annual revenues of approx. $1.2B with high single digit EBITA margins.

Objective being to secure a position as a C-level executive (CEO, COO, President) of a mid- to large size professional services, EPC or products / technology company in the energy sector.  The goal being to drive double digit revenue and profit growth for the business through development and implementation of lean business and project execution strategies, operational efficiency, people care, business development, mergers & acquisition, and customer satisfaction.

Dynamic C-level executive who delivers breakthrough results in revenue, profitability, customer satisfaction, competitive position and employee engagement. Recognized as a transformational change agent adept at turning around underperforming businesses and delivering significant earnings growth. Managed up to $1.2b revenue with more than 7,000 global staff in 10 countries.

A background in the International Oil and Gas industry holding senior level positions in Corporate, Business Unit and Project Management departments as well as Business Development, Research and Development, Business Strategy Development and Mergers & Acquisitions. Known as a strategic leader with solid technical expertise, broad experience and education and multi-lingual communication skills.

Axon Pressure Products is a company specializing in the manufacturing, service and repair of Pressure Control Systems, BOPs, Valves, Manifolds, Elastomers etc. for Offshore, Subsea and Onshore applications. Axon is considered a #4 provider in the global oil and gas market for pressure control products, and was owned by HitecVision (a major Private Equity firm).  Axon was acquired by Pelican Energy Partners in October 2018. 

Emtunga Solutions AB has been a world-leading supplier of advanced steel modular facilities / living quarters to the Oil & Gas industry for almost 40 years. Emtunga has developed the modular section concept in an innovative way and has introduced it in several industrial segments. Emtunga provides worldwide coverage of the market and support ongoing project deliveries from offices in Vara, Gothenburg, Houston and Singapore. Emtunga is owned by Privat Equity firm HitecVision.