Influential, globally experienced results-oriented executive and proven oil and gas finder. Leader of strategic exploration teams, creating high-performance exploration and production organizations aligned with long-term goals. Known for having a complete blend of cross-functional technical expertise, business acumen, global perspective, and developing exploration strategies that transform organizations. Applies innovation and new technologies to assess and prioritize growth opportunities that create value and align with strategy and goals. Authentic and transparent, effective communicator who empowers colleagues by promoting an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, critical thinking creating trust at all levels within and outside industry. Throughout my career, I have progressed through roles where I applied strong commercial acumen and technical expertise to delivering growth opportunities. Please review the following highlights from my career history: • Created a ranked exploration prospect portfolio at Cairn Oil and Gas, adding over 500 MMBOE of prospective resources. • Delivered regional hydrocarbon exploration studies (GulfSPANTM Program) for GoM mapping 15 regional horizons (Pliocene through basement) integrating regional seismic data processing, mapping, petroleum system modeling and reservoir prediction to identify new exploration ideas, play fairways and concepts. • Developed innovative seismic processing workflows with a geologically focused approach for acquisition, processing, and velocity model building for 2D and 3D seismic data at ION E&P Advisors. Identified exploration potential and rationale for acquisition and reprocessing of multi-client seismic programs globally.• Led ION E&P Advisors liaising with key clients, government agencies and ministries identifying hydrocarbon potential and opportunities in new areas providing strategic advisory for commercial terms and value creation.• Evaluated multiple continental (conjugate) margins and basins including the Gulf of Mexico, Central and South Atlantic, East and West Africa, Indian sub-continent.• Prospect mapping and portfolio creation in the US Gulf Coast, Rockies and Mid-continent in addition to onshore basins across India, Oman, East and North Africa.I am excited to expand my professional network and see what the future may hold. If you would like to connect, please contact me at brian.w.horn@gmail.com.