Richard Pugh Email & Phone Number

Open to new opportunities | Available for discussions | Commercial Leader | Business Development | Commercial Director | Project Leader | Senior Vice President | Energy | Energy Markets | Energy Transition | Clean Energy | Strategy | Natural Gas | Hydrogen | Electricity | LNG | Carbon | Derivatives Energy leader proven at driving commercial success in diverse, complex and pioneering international roles. Over 25 years at SEFE, GM&T, Eni & TotalEnergies with an array of colleagues and counterparties across the world. Deep expertise on the opportunities and challenges facing the rapidly evolving sector, spanning energy transition, natural gas, hydrogen, derivatives, LNG, electricity, sustainability and infrastructure.Developed and executed innovative commercial strategies, built and led high-performing teams, framed and negotiated pioneering deals, and led complex projects. Consistently able to build effective and productive relationships with clients, partners and stakeholders. Passionate about building collaborative cultures and fostering positive work environmentsCurrently on gardening-leave / sabbatical. Exploring new opportunities in either executive or advisory capacity to use my expertise to help organisations capitalise on and navigate the fast-evolving energy landscapes.KEY ACHIVEMENTS• Clean Hydrogen: recently pioneered SEFE’s pursuit of hydrogen ambitions securing pioneering initial agreements and frameworks for realisation• Portfolio Development: doubled the size and improved profitability of a gas portfolio in NW Europe• Commercial Restructuring: led international restructuring of trading & portfolio activities delivering marked improvements in margin, OPEX and risk• Value Capture: built effective partnerships with upstream teams to capture significant value from marketsSECTOR EXPERTISE• Energy: Energy Transition, Natural Gas, Hydrogen, Derivatives, LNG, Electricity, Sustainability, • Commercial: Leadership, Strategy, Evaluation, Structuring, Negotiation, Regulation, Risk, Projects• Experience: SEFE, Gazprom Marketing & Trading, Eni & TotalEnergiesKEY COMPETENCIES• Commercial Leadership• Business Development• Commercial Strategy & Analysis• Deep & Broad Sector Expertise • Negotiation, Communication & Influencing • Leadership & Management: Hiring, Building & Motivating Diverse International TeamsAvid outdoor enthusiast. Enjoys hiking, skiing, cycling and led corporate teams on charity hikes. Passion for exploring cultures & histories, plus young adult offspring, helps broaden perspectives.

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  Imperial College London

  Environmental Technology (Majoring In Energy Policy)