Shell's Europe lead for LNG analysis and forecasting, covering onshore and on the water from present day to 2040.

Lead on Argus' market-leading Russia, Nord Stream 2 coverage, daily co-lead on NBP & Norway. Trusted authority by European utilities and trading houses on Gazprom fundamentals, legal, commercial and political strategy domestically and in Europe. Personalized briefings in real-time in response to developments allowing management of traded positions. Initiated, drove and executed early reporting stream on Nord Stream 2 and connected issues of available export supply and Russian… Show more Lead on Argus' market-leading Russia, Nord Stream 2 coverage, daily co-lead on NBP & Norway. Trusted authority by European utilities and trading houses on Gazprom fundamentals, legal, commercial and political strategy domestically and in Europe. Personalized briefings in real-time in response to developments allowing management of traded positions. Initiated, drove and executed early reporting stream on Nord Stream 2 and connected issues of available export supply and Russian domestic needs in 2021, acknowledged by market and government subscribers as most reliable and farsighted coverage, and driving sharp subscriber uptake. Granular hold of European market dynamics, interactions with global LNG markets, other supply sources, EU and domestic legal framework, interaction with climate transition and regional geopolitics.Triggered and built-out market-leading Ukrainian analytical coverage, daily overseeing a team of two reporters. Responsible for training and mentorship of junior staff, drove tighter London-Moscow office collaboration. Show less

Developed + executed external risk mitigation strategy as response to high-profile LNG export restriction regulation (ADGSM). Lead on domestic energy market (NEM) commercial, reform issues + analysis including contribution to Cabinet submissions during proposal + endorsement of Snowy Hydro 2.0, Australian Domestic Gas Security Mechanism, analysis of ISP + ESOO and related AEMO publications.Structured foreign investor and partner government relations. Initiated innovative reporting (from… Show more Developed + executed external risk mitigation strategy as response to high-profile LNG export restriction regulation (ADGSM). Lead on domestic energy market (NEM) commercial, reform issues + analysis including contribution to Cabinet submissions during proposal + endorsement of Snowy Hydro 2.0, Australian Domestic Gas Security Mechanism, analysis of ISP + ESOO and related AEMO publications.Structured foreign investor and partner government relations. Initiated innovative reporting (from Australia to overseas network, rather than usual reverse) explaining power market dynamics to improve advocacy capacity, manage reputation risk. Trusted advisor to Ministers, senior officials. Show less

Led analysis of Russia's economy and energy sector, supported on B2B promotion, led Kremlin politics for one year. Thought leadership and strategic influence on Australia's Russia policy post-Crimea; implementation and outcome-monitoring of sanctions; diversification and deepening of China ties. Reporting focused on gas and LNG, particularly ties with Asia; and market / political dynamics with Europe. Won a prestigious award for this (top 6 cables selected by DFAT's Secretary… Show more Led analysis of Russia's economy and energy sector, supported on B2B promotion, led Kremlin politics for one year. Thought leadership and strategic influence on Australia's Russia policy post-Crimea; implementation and outcome-monitoring of sanctions; diversification and deepening of China ties. Reporting focused on gas and LNG, particularly ties with Asia; and market / political dynamics with Europe. Won a prestigious award for this (top 6 cables selected by DFAT's Secretary from 1,500 entries). Managed day-to-day G20 relations during Australia's 2014 Presidency, preserving an effective dialogue despite challenging leaders' level dynamics. Managing a team of three, I advocated for and achieved ten-fold expansion of our cultural budget (watch the videos below), delivering 30 high impact projects. Show less

Completed full-time language training to professional working standard. Assessed by instructor as most impressive DFAT student in 12+ years. Extensive use in-country to support business (watch video below), for political advocacy (read opinion piece below) and cultural diplomacy (e.g. remarks at events for audiences of 300+).

Australia’s most competitive trainee program. Uniquely for trainee, drove re-invigoration of Indian Ocean Rim Association, persuading Foreign Minister we should run as Chair. Member of winning UN Security Council seat (2013-14) campaign team; work cited by DFAT Secretary. Further work on trade law, Middle East politics.

Member of corporate advisory group, specializing in IPOs; M&A; commercial contracting; general advice. I completed rotations in banking and finance law; anti-trust litigation.