Alan Trench Email & Phone Number

Houston, Texas, United States

Partners in Performance is an agile, fast growing international management consultancy; a leading global player in driving operational effectiveness and organisational excellence for complex organisations. The hardest challenge faced by senior executives with any change initiative is to make it last. By working as true partners with our clients, Partners in Performance enables lasting change in organizations; delivering both commercial impact and inspiring people to transform their behaviors… Show more Partners in Performance is an agile, fast growing international management consultancy; a leading global player in driving operational effectiveness and organisational excellence for complex organisations. The hardest challenge faced by senior executives with any change initiative is to make it last. By working as true partners with our clients, Partners in Performance enables lasting change in organizations; delivering both commercial impact and inspiring people to transform their behaviors. As a Director of Partners in Performance, I work with business leaders to address complex operational challenges across any area of their organisation. Breaking complex issues down into practical solutions that drive transformational change. Specialist sectors:- Oil & Gas- Mining- Lithium Core Expertise (in terms of business challenges):- Operations- Organization- Projects Unleashing potential | Lasting impactwww.pip.global Show less

Houston, Texas, United States

Latin America

Partners in Performance is an agile, fast growing international management consultancy; a leading global player in driving operational effectiveness and organisational excellence for complex organisations. The hardest challenge faced by senior executives with any change initiative is to make it last. By working as true partners with our clients, Partners in Performance enables lasting change in organizations; delivering both commercial impact and inspiring people to transform their behaviors… Show more Partners in Performance is an agile, fast growing international management consultancy; a leading global player in driving operational effectiveness and organisational excellence for complex organisations. The hardest challenge faced by senior executives with any change initiative is to make it last. By working as true partners with our clients, Partners in Performance enables lasting change in organizations; delivering both commercial impact and inspiring people to transform their behaviors. As a Director of Partners in Performance, I work with business leaders to address complex operational challenges across any area of their organisation. Breaking complex issues down into practical solutions that drive transformational change. Specialist sectors:- Oil & Gas- Mining Core Expertise (in terms of business challenges):- Operations- Organization- Projects Unleashing potential | Lasting impactwww.pip.global Show less

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International

As an experienced independent advisor, I supported clients in strategy formulation, business development, project management, operational performance improvement, organizational design and human resources, and process engineering.Clients include international and local companies in the energy, oil & gas, renewable energies, utilities and mining industries.

U.S., Brazil, Rest Of South America

Main activities:• Developed the company businesses serving external clients in the energy industry on issues ranging from strategy development and execution, operational improvement and capex management, and organization.• Led energy practice in South America out of our Rio de Janeiro office.• Contributed to office development, recruiting and training efforts.• Led development of intellectual property to be disseminated across clients.Impact of selected projects:•… Show more Main activities:• Developed the company businesses serving external clients in the energy industry on issues ranging from strategy development and execution, operational improvement and capex management, and organization.• Led energy practice in South America out of our Rio de Janeiro office.• Contributed to office development, recruiting and training efforts.• Led development of intellectual property to be disseminated across clients.Impact of selected projects:• Assessed opportunities for investment in renewable energies in South America worth $200 million• Supported Private Equity funds assess opportunities in target companies in the energy space• Developed strategy for positioning in alternative energies with investments around $500 million• Articulated a market entry strategy, led M&A efforts and financial structuring for a $1 billioninvestment plan in U.S. shale oil & gas properties• Restructured the supply chain function to support a $20 billion p.a. capex program in oil & gas Show less

U.S., U.K., Spain, Malaysia, Central Asia, Brazil, And Rest Of Latin America

Main activities:• Led core strategic, financial and operational improvement projects for client corporations.• Developed top management client relationships in major energy corporations.• Participated in knowledge development initiatives, Firm’s reputation enhancement efforts, and people committees (recruiting, assessment and development).Impact of selected projects:• Devised and executed an M&A strategy, selecting targets for international expansion in a $5 billion… Show more Main activities:• Led core strategic, financial and operational improvement projects for client corporations.• Developed top management client relationships in major energy corporations.• Participated in knowledge development initiatives, Firm’s reputation enhancement efforts, and people committees (recruiting, assessment and development).Impact of selected projects:• Devised and executed an M&A strategy, selecting targets for international expansion in a $5 billion investment program. Negotiated off-take conditions with clients and financial terms with banks.• Led an M&A effort for inorganic growth in upstream oil & gas in South American countries in a $7 billion plan. Structured financial strategy• Articulated a natural gas regulatory framework for a major gas producing nation. Negotiated with government, consumer representatives, producers and investors.• Conducted an operational turnaround in a major railroad operation, boosting cash generation by 50% within 2 years. Negotiated with unions and other stakeholders.• Restructured oil & gas portfolio, assessing investment performance. Value creation at $1-1.5 billion. Show less

Argentina

10 direct reports; 5 indirect reports• Led team of 15 in SAP implementation, formulating procedures, and communicating changes to suppliers (7000+), wholesale customers (15), and internal users.• Made recommendations to top management for restructuring the accounting department after start-up of Oracle/SAP project, resulting in 25% costs reduction.• Led accounts payable/accounts department, processing payments of over US$ 2 billion annually for 7,000+ suppliers, preparing… Show more 10 direct reports; 5 indirect reports• Led team of 15 in SAP implementation, formulating procedures, and communicating changes to suppliers (7000+), wholesale customers (15), and internal users.• Made recommendations to top management for restructuring the accounting department after start-up of Oracle/SAP project, resulting in 25% costs reduction.• Led accounts payable/accounts department, processing payments of over US$ 2 billion annually for 7,000+ suppliers, preparing financial statements, and managing relationships with business customers (15) and suppliers. Show less

Argentina

• Negotiated sales contracts with regional NOC's valued at US$ 100 million for exporting liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from Argentina to Brazil and Chile (upstream operation).• Researched regional energy markets and presented findings to top management that led to new imports worth US$ 20 million a year.• Identified new business opportunities, resulting in a 60% increase in oil & gas sales (upstream) to the Mercosur economic block and Chile in 36 months.• Evaluated new business… Show more • Negotiated sales contracts with regional NOC's valued at US$ 100 million for exporting liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from Argentina to Brazil and Chile (upstream operation).• Researched regional energy markets and presented findings to top management that led to new imports worth US$ 20 million a year.• Identified new business opportunities, resulting in a 60% increase in oil & gas sales (upstream) to the Mercosur economic block and Chile in 36 months.• Evaluated new business opportunities in lubricants marketing and LPG distribution that contributed to the acquisition of and partnership with local companies. Show less

Argentina

• Improved company's compensation and personnel assessment systems impacting 470 employees.• Interviewed and wrote job descriptions for 120 employees on-site a plant located 900 miles from headquarter offices.• Created a US$ 3 million training & personnel development centralized program.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Business Administration And Management, General, Graduate

Activities and Societies: • Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi–Founded in 1897, ΦΚΦ is the oldest honor society in the U.S. recognizing.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Business Administration And Management, General, Graduate

MBA Exchange program

Bachelor Of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Accounting And Business/Management, Undergraduate

Activities and Societies: • Teaching Assistant, undergraduate course in Advanced Statistics • Teaching Assistant, undergraduate course.

Electronics Technician, Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician

Learned about electronics.