• Directed strategic business development and operational excellence across multiple high-value projects in Kazakhstan, focusing on profitability, cash flow management, and maximising return on capital employed.• Oversaw financial health, including profitability, cash flow, and working capital, ensuring maximisation of return on capital employed.• Conducted comprehensive risk assessments to identify, evaluate, and manage potential operating and financial threats, safeguarding the company's assets, profits, and workforce.• Upheld high-quality operational standards and fostered strong client relationships, ensuring best practices throughout all processes.• Administered Board policies effectively within the region and executed strategic plans as envisioned by the organisation’s leadership.

• Managed the Aksai Business Unit, ensuring the business was equipped with necessary resources and adhering to high standards of quality and safety.• Oversaw all business unit decisions, aligning with strategic objectives and reporting outcomes to the Operations Director.• Maintained workforce competence through rigorous training programs, workplace testing by qualified personnel, and specialist third-party checks.• Implemented good planning practices to ensure work was executed according to plan, with regular reporting on progress and productivity.• Upheld all operations within the framework of the Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental (Q-HSE) and Quality Management Systems (QMS).

• Oversaw operational facets in Aksai, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards per company and client expectations.• Managed operations to fulfil the company’s contractual obligations, focusing on client satisfaction, resource allocation, and commercial administration.• Coordinated with client representatives to address issues efficiently, ensuring client satisfaction and compliance with contractual obligations.• Ensured all personnel and subcontractors assigned to projects were competent and that all equipment met industry standards for performance and certification.• Implemented and monitored Safety Management and Quality Management Systems across all external business activities.

• Served as the pivotal link between operations and commercial management, supporting both the Operations Manager and Commercial Manager.• Ensured project adherence to timelines and standards, managing financial aspects to maximise cost recovery and income valuation.• Played a key role in ensuring projects were completed within the agreed programs, enhancing operational efficiency and client satisfaction.• Facilitated the recovery of all reimbursable costs, improving the company’s financial performance.• Developed and implemented effective commercial strategies that ensured accurate cost estimations and timely payments.

• Oversaw daily operational activities within the Tengiz site, ensuring compliance with Occupational Health, Safety, and Environmental (O-HSE) standards and Quality Management Systems.• Focused on effective planning, scheduling, and resource coordination to optimise operational efficiency.• Maintained high compliance with safety and quality standards, contributing to a safe and efficient working environment.• Enhanced operational efficiency through effective planning and resource management, ensuring timely completion of projects.• Improved communication and reporting mechanisms, enabling better management oversight and response to operational needs.