Responsible for the overall leadership and management of the organization. In particular, this includes growth through commercialisation and exploitation of innovative flow control technology developed at Oxford university.

Member of the Senior Executive Team and leader of the global operations, business development, sales and marketing functions. Challenged with steering a $30 million organization through a new growth phase in a depressed market with particular emphasis on exceptional operations, service, business development and sales performance. Commissioned to shape and develop the Peak product portfolio, guiding new innovation and technology strategies for growth and investor exit.Instrumental in developing the sale of Peak to Schlumberger in January 2017.

Responsible for the overall leadership and management of the organization in accordance with its charter. In particular, this includes planning, development, and directing implementation of the strategy agreed upon by the Board to further improve the performance of the organization in providing specialist oil and gas engineering solutions and services. Manage the organization toward its primary objectives, based on profit and return on capital. Key to the delivery of this strategy is the successful integration of newly acquired ProSep and implementation of proprietary technology sales growth and development of a service division - Energy Services.

As the departing CEO, I was invited to take this position to provide strategic input and challenge to Board matters and to assist with the appointment and transition to the new CEO.Provided leadership, management and technology process coaching to members of staff.

Responsible for the internationally recognised champion for development and implementation of innovative technologies for the oil and gas industry. ITF is a ‘not for profit’ organisation owned by 30 major oil & gas companies. It is credited with successfully delivering more than 200 collaborative and revolutionary oil field technology projects to the market.Developed and implemented a clear ‘turn around’ strategy which has exceeded all board and member expectations. A ‘Balanced Scorecard’ approach has been introduced.Secured board endorsement for the new strategy of which key elements were to move ITF from a North Sea centric position to a global standing, technology implementation, service company engagement, project management, broaden and expand membership and improved relationships with the international research / developer community.22 new member (co-owner) companies joined ITF, boosting a dwindling and ‘at risk’ membership to 30 companies. Total revamp of the organization structure, established new management processes and hired new personnel.More than doubled the year on year number of Joint Industry Projects (JIPs) launched and investment secured.Established a strategic alliance with Oil & Gas UK. Co-opted Board member of Subsea UK. Engaged more than 50 other trade organizations, industry bodies, etc to work with ITF, developed joint initiatives and MOU’s. Many of these organizations would previously not engage ITF. Finalist for IOD (Institute of Directors) 2009 and 2010 Regional Director of the Year awards as a credible emerging Scottish leader, and nominated for SOAA (Scottish Offshore Achievement Awards) 2009 and 2010, as a result of my achievements.Awards won by ITF in 2009:o Best Scottish Company for People Development - Quality Scotland / IIPo Alick Buchanan Smith Spirit of Enterprise - Enterprise North East Trust

Invited to the Board of this oil and gas industry body representing manufacturers and suppliers of subsea equipment and services. Provided technology development and commercialization process knowledge to both Board discussion and technology innovation objectives of the organisation, in addition to strategic and governance matters.

Management of CETCO Oilfield Services’ North Sea & International business unit to ensure profitable expansion. Direct P&L responsibility for engineering, fabrication, sales, operations, R&D, QHSE and development of new products and services. Leadership and motivation of an international team and profit centre, including agents & distributors. Development of a marketing strategy and personal customer liaison. Establish strategic alliances and local agency contracts. Implement Total Quality Management, ISO systems and a training matrix. Plan and manage internal communications and awareness of division and corporate direction, mission, aims and activities. Recruit, manage, train and motivate staff according to company procedures, policy and employment law. Budget control.

Non-Ecexutive Director role for Resource Scottish Enterprise initiative with the objective of supporting and promoting technology based SMEs

Responsible for starting and developing a Middle East Refinery and Oilfield Chemicals Division. Accountable for region profitability, operations (sales and technical), training, staffing/recruitment, financial planning, and reporting to the International Vice President, Houston.• Identified and developed business opportunities in the UAE, Turkey, Syria, Pakistan, Kuwait, Qatar and Oman to generate revenue of $5 Million over an initial two year period. Identified Agents and negotiated representation agreements. • Increased staff level from one to nine in two years.• Established the first contract with a local Middle East company to manufacture key chemical base components exclusively for Champion Technologies. Significant competitive advantage and unprecedented product margins throughout the Middle and Far East resulted.• Developed Champion’s first Middle East market survey data base of potential accounts and relevant major tenders; and targeted those which represented the best opportunity.Concluded agency agreements throughout Middle East.

Successfully managed and developed a key growth region for the company with responsibility for some of the largest onshore and offshore oilfield chemical contracts in the world. These were critical to the companies’ long term business plan.• Locally integrated products, services and additional personnel after the acquisition of BP Oilfield Chemicals and then later BASF Oilfield Chemicals. Negotiated amicable solutions where possible for local agents and terminated unwanted agreements where necessary.• Initially employed as a Technical Service Chemist providing both onsite and laboratory based product support worldwide. Promoted to Technical Sales Engineer – Middle East in 1991 as the only locally based member of staff. Promoted to Senior Technical Sales Engineer in 1993 followed by District Manager – Middle East Gulf Region in 1995.

Provided support for existing and prospective Oilfield Chemicals accounts in the Far East and West Africa, prior to permanent expatriate status in Abu Dhabi.