Why use Christie Consultants UK Ltd?We have extensive experience gained from over 30 years leading Tier 1 companies by development and implementation of successful growth strategies as a hands on leaders and managers. Experienced C level manager (over 30 years) International Business Development Middle East, Africa, Asia, Europe (over 30 years)Strategic Plan DevelopmentBusiness Analysis Leading TurnaroundsFinancial FocusM&A leadershipPractical… Show more Why use Christie Consultants UK Ltd?We have extensive experience gained from over 30 years leading Tier 1 companies by development and implementation of successful growth strategies as a hands on leaders and managers. Experienced C level manager (over 30 years) International Business Development Middle East, Africa, Asia, Europe (over 30 years)Strategic Plan DevelopmentBusiness Analysis Leading TurnaroundsFinancial FocusM&A leadershipPractical business advice Global marketing Business Process ImprovementProject LeadershipSenior Consultant Brian Christie is an Engineer and MBA. He has led Tier One companies on a local and global basis developing growth strategies and leading very diverse teams to achieve Company goals. Show less

As Regional Ambassador and full member of the Association of Business Mentors I work with local members and business communities to promote the importance of Business Mentoring and its contribution to the growth and resilience of all businesses in the region.

The Gresham Benevolent Fund is a UK Registered Charity, set up by Members of The City Of London Gresham Club. In broad terms Gresham Benevolent Fund promotes education and self-development in a number of ways, as well as supporting those who find themselves in a position of hardship or need.

I am responsible for all activities for Dräger in Saudi Arabia in both medical and industrial sectors.

Enterprise - PE/VC investor - Impartial review ahead of critical investment, SME - Maximise Business Value, Growth Strategy Development, Internationalisation, Market Reviews.Operations and Flow Assurance - Independent Oil and Gas Production Health Check, Trouble Shooting, Best In Class process management, Due Diligence and Risk Assessment, Direct Access to Industry Experts through our associate program.Training - Value focussed training - Oil and Gas Basics, Hydrocarbon, Geology… Show more Enterprise - PE/VC investor - Impartial review ahead of critical investment, SME - Maximise Business Value, Growth Strategy Development, Internationalisation, Market Reviews.Operations and Flow Assurance - Independent Oil and Gas Production Health Check, Trouble Shooting, Best In Class process management, Due Diligence and Risk Assessment, Direct Access to Industry Experts through our associate program.Training - Value focussed training - Oil and Gas Basics, Hydrocarbon, Geology and Reservoirs, Well Completions, Oilfield Chemistry, Introduction to Corrosion, Introduction to Microbiology, CMS Concepts, Key Account Management, Tender Processes. Show less

As Managing Director for ICR Gulf I am responsible for all activities in the Middle East Region covering UAE, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Iran. ICR are a UK based group that are focussed on integrity and maintenance solutions. There are 5 Companies within the Group.Walker Technical - Composite repair solutions for a wide variety of pipework, pipelines, tanks, vessels & structural integrity issues.Moss Engineering - Offer a large range of independent Mechanical On-Site… Show more As Managing Director for ICR Gulf I am responsible for all activities in the Middle East Region covering UAE, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Iran. ICR are a UK based group that are focussed on integrity and maintenance solutions. There are 5 Companies within the Group.Walker Technical - Composite repair solutions for a wide variety of pipework, pipelines, tanks, vessels & structural integrity issues.Moss Engineering - Offer a large range of independent Mechanical On-Site Services to both on and offshore industries. Specialities include On-site machining, Hydraulic bolt tensioning, Spark erosion services, Engineering SupportNECE - Provide a comprehensive approach to integrity monitoring including Corrosion monitoring, Thermography, Chemical monitoring, Sand monitoring, Data management, Rental equipment, Oilfield microbiology, Optical gas detection and Cathodic protection.CIU - Specialist provider of chemical injection/metering pump units and associated equipment to the international oil and gas market - rental and bespoke engineered solutions.Quickflange - A modified standard weld neck flange, with a patented internal groove(s) pattern machined into it that avoids any hot work and provide a weldless connection. Show less

Responsible for the development and delivery of the company’s global oil and gas strategy Focus is on delivering increased reliability in the security of customers’ assets, reduced operating costs and stronger corporate reputations through the formation of strategic business partnerships with oil and gas operators around the world.

Champion Technologies, Singapore/Dubai. 2008 - 2013Division Manager Eastern Hemisphere /Shell Executive Sponsor 2008–2012Internal promotion due to exceptional financial results and new business/team development in Russia Region• Business Challenges: Ensure profitable business growth, increased governance, improved technical sharing, improved supply chain, continued safety excellence• Actions and Results: - Won large, long term contracts in Kazakhstan, India… Show more Champion Technologies, Singapore/Dubai. 2008 - 2013Division Manager Eastern Hemisphere /Shell Executive Sponsor 2008–2012Internal promotion due to exceptional financial results and new business/team development in Russia Region• Business Challenges: Ensure profitable business growth, increased governance, improved technical sharing, improved supply chain, continued safety excellence• Actions and Results: - Won large, long term contracts in Kazakhstan, India, Russia, Australia, China, Vietnam to ensure long term business growth- Developed and implemented strategy to break down department and geographic silos and create a unique service offering based on improved customer service- Formed JV in India with local Company and elected as Chairman of the Board. Led JV to profit in year 2- Organizational restructure implemented to improve information sharing Show less

Internal Promotion due to delivery of exceptional long term contracts with key global strategic multi million client.• Business Challenges: Start up and build successful oilfield chemical service business in Russia• Actions and Results: - Started up and built successful oilfield chemical service business in Russia - Assessed optimum business structure and built new local organization- Established agencies and JV with Russian partners- Established… Show more Internal Promotion due to delivery of exceptional long term contracts with key global strategic multi million client.• Business Challenges: Start up and build successful oilfield chemical service business in Russia• Actions and Results: - Started up and built successful oilfield chemical service business in Russia - Assessed optimum business structure and built new local organization- Established agencies and JV with Russian partners- Established manufacturing and laboratory facilities- Strong, profitable revenue growth every year from 2002 to 2008- Safety focus resulting in no lost time incidents Show less

Promoted from UK district manger to Europe Region Manager due to exceptional results in UK business• Business Challenges: Grow business in mature market, manage merger of Baker and Petrolite• Actions and Results: - Managed through the successful merger of BPCI and Petrolite - Grew sales by 30% by increasing customer satisfaction to record sales levels while reducing costs through integration by 30%- Maximised returns from 100 staff (over 80% professionally… Show more Promoted from UK district manger to Europe Region Manager due to exceptional results in UK business• Business Challenges: Grow business in mature market, manage merger of Baker and Petrolite• Actions and Results: - Managed through the successful merger of BPCI and Petrolite - Grew sales by 30% by increasing customer satisfaction to record sales levels while reducing costs through integration by 30%- Maximised returns from 100 staff (over 80% professionally qualified to degree level) in sales, technical, business development, supply chain management, administration, financial planning, safety and quality functions based in UK, Holland, Norway and Italy.- Achieved the first Baker Hughes President’s Award for safety excellence and gained ISO 14001 accreditation. Show less

Promoted from each position over a period of 10 years • Business Challenges: Blank page start ups in Turkey, Syria, Oman, Gabon, Congo, Angola. Mature business development in the UK.• Actions and Results:- Achieved successful start ups and business growth in all countries through providing superior service to target customers- Revitalized UK business and achieved market leadership through alliance contracts with Shell, Chevron, KerrMcGee, Marathon, Enterprise… Show more Promoted from each position over a period of 10 years • Business Challenges: Blank page start ups in Turkey, Syria, Oman, Gabon, Congo, Angola. Mature business development in the UK.• Actions and Results:- Achieved successful start ups and business growth in all countries through providing superior service to target customers- Revitalized UK business and achieved market leadership through alliance contracts with Shell, Chevron, KerrMcGee, Marathon, Enterprise and Britannia.- Provided significant total cost of operations savings to Shell Brent field in North Sea through innovative product applications Show less

• Reported to the Director of Engineering, in a position identified by the Company as a “fast track” role to fill a skills gap at the Drilling Supervisor level. • An intensive training programme was undertaken with onshore and offshore exposure at all drilling levels culminating in several trips as night toolpusher on the Unocal Heather platform. • Prepared and presented mud technology and casing and cementing technology schools.• Designed bottom hole assemblies and managed the land… Show more • Reported to the Director of Engineering, in a position identified by the Company as a “fast track” role to fill a skills gap at the Drilling Supervisor level. • An intensive training programme was undertaken with onshore and offshore exposure at all drilling levels culminating in several trips as night toolpusher on the Unocal Heather platform. • Prepared and presented mud technology and casing and cementing technology schools.• Designed bottom hole assemblies and managed the land based workover rig “West Endeavour”. • Project work included the design and installation of a collapsible workover rig for Conoco Hutton TLP and the refurbishment of the workover rigs “West Endeavour” and West Valiant” as well as designing and supervising manufacture of BOP carriers. Show less