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Accomplished senior executive with 18 years of expertise in the energy sector. I have a deep understanding of power and utilities, renewables and oil and gas businesses, coupled with functional expertise in strategy, M&A, growth into new markets, commercial operations, and business development.I serve as the Chief Operating Officer at Reventus Power (a portfolio company of CPP Investments), where I have been instrumental in shaping the company’s growth in the offshore wind energy sector. I led the successful restructuring and integration of the business following a merger and my leadership has been pivotal in securing long-term funding from CPP Investments and forging strategic partnerships. Prior to this, I was the Director of Global Commercial & Marketing at Seadrill Ltd, where I secured major contracts in a volatile market and led successful M&A activities. My strategic acumen was further demonstrated in my role as Director of Transformation at Seadrill, where I spearheaded a global transformation program that delivered significant cost savings and enabled the company to emerge from Chapter 11.My earlier experience includes a senior role at McKinsey & Company, where I developed strategies for energy transition and new business ventures in renewables. Prior to that, I have hands on experience in oilfield services as a Field Engineer with Schlumberger and Halliburton in various international assignments. My technical background is supported by an MBA from London Business School and a Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Science & Technology.Key skills1. Strategy & M&A: Proven track record in developing growth strategy and leading M&A activities, including due diligence, post-merger integration, and successful restructuring.2. Commercial Acumen: Strong background in commercial structuring, pricing, and negotiation in challenging market environments.3. Business Development: Skilled in identifying and creating partnership opportunities in new and existing markets, particularly in offshore wind and renewable energy sectors.4. Transformation & Turnaround: Experience in leading global transformation programs that drive significant cost savings, operational efficiency, and successful company restructuring.5. Financial Modelling & Investment Analysis: Expertise in financial modeling, investment thesis development, and maximizing return on investments.6. People Leadership: Effective leader with experience managing global teams and driving organizational growth through strategic hiring and team development.

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