A successful Tri-lingual Financial, Strategic Planning, Business Development and Commercial Leader with over 30 years’ experience in the energy sector spanning 7 countries. Areas of expertise include: Executive LeadershipMergers & AcquisitionsBusiness AnalysisFinancial AnalysisSupply Chain ManagementProject FinancingOperationsJoint VenturesContract NegotiationsTraining & DevelopmentContinuous ImprovementChange ManagementStrategic PlanningRelationship ManagementStakeholder ManagementResource ManagementBudgetP&L Complementing my financial and commercial capabilities are effective communications skills and results delivery through both leading and influencing peer and executive teams.Sectors of expertise include upstream oil and gas exploration and development, gas pipelines and distribution, oil pipelines, liquefied natural gas value chain, and vehicular compressed natural gas. Key Accomplishments Led Finance Teams to close on various Business Development transactions including a $1.5B Ecuador divestment, a Spanish LNG Regasification Terminal and Power Plant €600m JV, and a $3B merger between an Amoco subsidiary and a privately held Argentine O&G company – the result of which is Pan American Energy. Developed and employed capital allocation models for $2B-$3B annual development programs. Grew an embryonic Division Supply Chain Management team into a Competitive Advantage for company. Streamlined corporate structure resulting in enhanced efficient operations and reduced administration costs. Initiated and led Encana’s largest successful change management operation for 300 stakeholders. Hired, mentored and led a team of national professionals, comprised of MBA analysts, engineers and accountants, in Bolivia and Argentina, establishing self-sustained planning organizations in less than 2 years. Established a leadership development model, through planning, that provides business and commercial experience for future leaders.