Lester I Clark Email & Phone Number

United Kingdom

Tonbridge, Kent, Gb

I am excited to lead the Engineering Services team at Jee, an innovative engineering consultancy committed to supporting the energy sector’s transition towards a sustainable future. With over three decades of delivering technical excellence, Jee's mission aligns with my own: to drive innovative solutions that meet our clients' most complex challenges.In my role, I am focused on enhancing operational excellence and client satisfaction through engineering excellence and superior customer focused solutions . My goal is to strengthen Jee's position as a leader in Subsea & pipeline engineering solutions while also expanding our capabilities in CCUS, hydrogen, and carbon reduction.Jee - Where Engineering Evolves!

London, Gb

Working as a business advisor to the fired up Native Earth team who are disrupting the real meaning of Nature-based Solutions. Protecting our Planet, one square at a time is a daunting task but can be achieved through Native ABC Methodology: A (Additionality), B (Biodiversity), C (Community).

Working with Senior Industry Leaders, Companies and Investment Organisations to optimise Operational Efficiencies, Reduce Investment Risk and Improve Overall Company or Project Performance. ESG and Energy Transition Strategy are key passions and focus area

Port Harcourt, Rivers, Ng

With a focus on EPCIC and infrastructure development, my role is to optimise the strategic alignment and operational excellence of Oilserv Group. Led all Operational & Sales & Marketing functions. Delivered revised Sales & Marketing strategyLed project management improvements into $1.3bn AKK Gas Pipeline project. Led various Digital Transformation initiatives across CRM, Security, ERP Group companies: Oilserv Ltd, Frazimex Engineering Ltd, Frazoil E&P Ltd, Fraz Power, Crown Energy. Key to the Oilserv vision is to guide Nigeria through the energy transition. Relocated back to UK for family reasons.

London, Gb

Building on a successful career within the Oil & Gas industry, I joined IHS Towers to support in their continuing growth and success story in the Telecom sector through to a successful IPO. Responsible for driving key operational improvement initiatives across the 16,000 site tower Network in Nigeria. Day to day guidance of both internal and contractor operational teams while driving strategic initiatives. Key strategic areas include: Supporting the growth of renewable energies for efficiency and carbon reduction. Over 10,000 Solar sites capable of generating over 150MW.Continuous improvement through Digital transformation initiatives with IIoT, Enterprise Asset Management and Workflow Management Systems Drove introduction and regulation structure of LPG powered sites (member of Nigerian Government task force to drive LPG use)Creating new HSSE governance framework and strategy. Significantly reduced HSSE related incidentsIntroduced Lean Six Sigma process improvement initiative to drive quality culture through IHS and contractors Identifying and driving significant Project Management benefit realisation through Enterprise Asset Management deployment

Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Ng

AOS Orwell are one of the largest Private Equity backed Energy service companies in West Africa with world class manufacturing and service facilities. As COO / Deputy MD, I was responsible for inspiring passion in the organisation with a 'one team' mentality. Driving strategic direction and day to day operations of 3 Divisions - Well Construction (Directional Drilling, Fishing, CTR, Tubular rentals), Process Management / EPC, and Oiltools Africa OCTG /Fabrication & Machine Shop business.Responsible for substantial turnover through operations in West Africa. 400 Employees operating through multiple verticals. International partnerships with Emerson, Metal One, JFE Steel, Weatherford, Schlumberger, Tenaris, Vallourec, Baker Hughes, Oilstates, Scientific Drilling.Member of Executive Management Team and Board Member with regular engagement with Executive level customers (Shell, Exxon, Chevron, ENI together with Africa focused E&P), shareholders, banks and PE companies.

Houston, Texas, Us

Led diverse teams across Baker Hughes' entire product spectrum within the Sub-Saharan Geomarket, encompassing Drilling Systems, Drill Bits, Drilling Fluids, Wireline, Completions, Artificial Lift, Tubular Running Services, Production Chemicals, and Pressure Pumping.Managed integrated operations in Drilling & Completion in South Africa, aligning Supply Chain and Business Support functions within a matrix management system.Instrumental in business expansion across Sub-Saharan Africa, successfully establishing new operational and maintenance bases in Kenya, Mozambique, Tanzania, and Cameroon.Prioritized customer focus, securing several high-value tenders through strategic tendering practices and deep customer engagement, including a multi-well program with Petro SA and a drilling campaign with ENI Mozambique.Spearheaded transformative changes in logistics and purchasing to enhance compliance, transparency, and efficiency.Held substantial responsibility for P&L and personnel management, demonstrating strong leadership in Health and Safety across all operations.

Houston, Texas, Us

Focused on Drilling Systems product line within Russia Caspian region working on over 30 rigs in the region. Full P&L responsibility in an organization with 400+ personnel. Develop winning team mindset – Identified and mentored key local talent to better establish succession plan for future growth. Drove 40% increase in revenues while continuously improving operational excellence including QHSSE focus.

Houston, Texas, Us

Responsible for overseeing operations within 4 product lines (DD/MWD/LWD, Drill Bits, Drilling Fluids and Wireline) as well as Baker Hughes Integrated Operations within Russia Geomarket which covered all product lines. 500+ personnel and significant P&L responsibility.Implemented new KPI/Balanced scorecard system to enable a relatively inexperienced team to better manage their business. Delivered financial and operational benefits delivered within a Safety focused culture

Houston, Texas, Us

Position focused on strategy and change management within the Europe region for all Baker Hughes Drilling Product Lines including DD/MWD/LWD, Drilling Fluids, Drill Bits, Liner Hangers and Expandables. Developed and implemented an integrated product line strategy for Europe Region that was rolled out worldwide. Formed part of the Europe Region management team in developing, setting and implementing strategy and change management.

Houston, Texas, Us

Led a team of 100+ people in a drilling business with significant turnover. P&L responsibility reporting to D&E Vice President. Motivated team to stay customer focused through challenging business cycle. Drove organisational realignment during the 2008-2009 downturn. Successfully restructured P&L and balance sheet to ensure a sustainable business model.

Houston, Texas, Us

Responsible for $600MM product line in Baker Hughes. Project Managed large teams and produced market launch and worldwide product and business strategy. Led and managed Product Development Teams through to product launch in Stage Gate project management methodology. Delivered over $100mm in incremental revenue through main major worldwide product launch. Traveled extensively to educate, deliver and understand customer needs.

Houston, Texas, Us

Managed worldwide product lines within Baker Hughes (Hughes Christensen). Received multiple US Patents for new drilling tool ideas and brought products to the market through Stage Gate Project Management teams. Received World Oil Award for best new drilling technology in 2005.

Mba, Business

Bsc, Mechanical And Offshore Engineering

Mergers And Aquisitions

Essentials Of Leadership

Executing Strategy For Results