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Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

With an extensive portfolio that spans Operational, Strategic, Procurement, Financial, People & Talent Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, and Organizational Transformation roles across both UK Local and Global scopes, I am a highly capable and experienced leader, advisor, coach, and consultant. My broad expertise allows me to deliver exceptional value in Interim, Consulting, Project, or Permanent assignments, providing strategic insights and driving transformative results for Corporations and Business Owners.

London

As a natural evolution of my contracted role, I was invited to join Babcock International as the 'Chief of Staff' for the Procurement & Supply Chain Function. In this capacity, I spearheaded the execution of a comprehensive functional transformation programme, seamlessly balancing operational imperatives with corporate priorities. My tenure at Babcock has been marked by the application of my 27 years of global leadership experience, demonstrating sustained focus, political acumen, resilience, and creativity.Currently, we are on track to achieve top-quartile KPI performance, a second consecutive year of delivering over £100m in approved benefits, and to catalyse one of the most significant digital advancements in operational procurement in recent years. This transformation is poised to unlock substantial process efficiencies and optimize resources.Now, in the third year of this transformative journey, we are confidently delivering against key objectives:• Better Alignment to Project Lifecycles: Establishing clear contributions to commercial and project success.• Improved Programme Governance: Proactively understanding and mitigating risks to ensure on-plan delivery.• An Enhanced Value Proposition: Beyond bottom-line savings, realizing process efficiencies.• Continued Functional Transformation: Achieving industry benchmark performance.• Visible Support to Global Growth: Engaging meaningfully with worldwide operations, extending beyond the UK.My role also encompassed a five-month appointment as the Interim Global Director of Procurement & Supply Chain, further solidifying my impact and commitment to Babcock's strategic vision.

United Kingdom

Through my initial consultancy with Babcock International, I played a pivotal role in their high-profile restructuring process. Partnering with an associate's organization, I was instrumental in supporting the transformation of their Operating Model, specifically targeting the Procurement and IT functions. In my role within the Procurement & Supply Chain organization, and directly reporting to the Chief Procurement Officer, I was at the forefront of driving significant advancements in key areas of their Procurement and Supply Chain Transformation Strategy and Business Plan.

Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Reporting directly to the CEO, I led the Drilling, Completions, and Production (DCP) Segment at Centurion Group—a global powerhouse in rental, infrastructure, and services. Centurion excelled in providing cutting-edge equipment, products, field services, and engineered solutions to the oil & gas, mineral resources, and renewables sectors. As a vital member of the senior leadership team, my responsibilities encompassed shaping and executing the company's People, Safety, Quality, and Compliance strategies.Additionally, I undertook a six-month role as Interim President – Rest of World, significantly enhancing my leadership impact and driving strategic growth across Centurion's global operations.

Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Reporting to the Vice-President of Baker Hughes, Pressure Pumping Product Company, I was responsible for the global performance of the Tubular Services group. In this capital-intensive segment of Baker Hughes' portfolio, I adeptly navigated key performance metrics such as Capital Velocity and Asset Utilisation, essential for driving decisions in this highly profitable business. Managing Tubular Services at the jobsite required a significant focus on safety behaviours and a strategic investment in technologies that enhanced automation.

Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Reporting to the Vice-President & Managing Director of Baker Hughes, UK Ltd., I was responsible for all aspects of performance for the Completions & Production Group in the United Kingdom. Following the successful turnaround of Pressure Pumping, I initiated essential changes within the UK-based group. Instead of merely adding capital and staff to handle the anticipated increased workload, I spearheaded the organisational restructure and process redesign, creating a leaner, more effective, and collaborative team that successfully regained prime market position.

Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Reporting to the Vice-President & Managing Director of Baker Hughes, UK Ltd., I was accountable for all aspects of performance for Pressure Pumping in the United Kingdom. Transforming this newly acquired business, I successfully generated positive cash flow and improved revenue margins. I led the transformation into a stratified, dynamic, and opportunity-focused team, capable of supporting all facets of the business, including HS&E, Sales, Contract Management, Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance.

United Arab Emirates

Working directly for the President of Baker Hughes in the Eastern Hemisphere, and partnering with executives across Europe, Russia, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, I directed all project activities during the post-M&A integration phase of Baker Hughes' acquisition of BJ Services. My role involved developing and executing comprehensive Commercial, Organisational, and Functional integration strategies, encompassing HR, IT, Legal & Compliance, HSE, Quality, and Financial functions.

Houston, Texas Area

When Baker Hughes dissolved the traditional ‘Divisional Model’ to create the 'One Baker Hughes' Geomarket and Product Line Matrix business model, I was promoted to HR Director, based at the Houston Headquarters. Reporting to the Vice-President of Human Resources and directly accountable to the President of Drilling & Evaluation, I oversaw all aspects of HR Services, Technical Training, Talent Management, Succession Planning, and Leadership Development for the newly formed D&E Global Business Segment, which comprised approximately 15,000 employees globally.

Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Workforce PlanningTalent ManagementSuccession PlanningTalent Acquisition & StaffingReduction in Force (RIF)

Pescara Area, Italy

Asset ManagementReliability EngineeringTechnical SupportNew Product IntroductionTechnology RoadmapRemote Monitoring

Aberdeen, United Kingdom

A series of Field Engineering, Operations, Technical and Reliability Management positions held throughout the first 11yrs of employment with Baker Hughes.

B.Sc., Geology

Global Leadership Program

Master Of Science (Msc), Micropalaeontology