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Hong Kong, Singapore, Seoul, Perth, Shanghai, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Hk

Hong Kong, Singapore, Seoul, Perth, Shanghai, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Hk

The Lantau Group is a leading economic and strategy consulting group focused on the electricity and energy sectors of Asia and Oceania. As a senior manager I focus on natural gas and LNG and specialize in energy procurement, gas market liberalization, LNG infrastructure development and third-party access.

London, England, Gb

Responsible for origination of small-scale LNG for customers in Asia with focus on Japan, Korea and Singapore. Closed multiple LNG deals and spearheaded various “firsts in Singapore”.• Established relationships at multiple levels up to Board level in customers organization and demonstrated ability to effectively influence decision making and develop long-term partnerships. • Negotiated a HOA for a 10-year innovative LNG supply agreement for a floating power and LNG bunkering project in Singapore. • Successfully negotiated an LNG bunkering coalition with a large Japanese shipowner, delivering significant cost savings and with the upside potential of future opportunities for LNG supply globally. • Closed an LNG supply agreement for two LNG-fuelled tugs – the first LNG bunkering, setting the foundations for further growth in Singapore.• Led a strategic initiative with PSA to develop long-term options for them to navigate the energy transition and meet their carbon reduction aspirations – resulted in the construction of a home-based LNG refuelling kiosk and an agreement to supply LNG to their prime-movers. • As negotiation lead managed cross functional team of legal, finance, tax, deal structuring, trading to progress and execute business opportunities.

London, England, Gb

• Part of the core team that leads Shell’s bid for an LNG import license in Singapore.• Responsible for negotiation of gas sales agreements with Singapore power and industrial customers – a critical criteria for the award of the license by the Singapore Energy Market Authority.

London, England, Gb

• Developed a capital investment project of over US$1 billion in NW Europe to drive market development for Shell’s LNG portfolio in Marine and Road applications. Responsibilities include:o Refined project evaluation model, built model on demand projection, pricing strategy and supply chain infrastructure.o Prepared proposal and presentations for Royal Dutch Shell Executive Committee approval, and presented to management at Board-2 level.o Worked with different teams and senior stakeholders to develop final business case for Board sign-off.• As global LNG pricing manager, developed, recommended and authorised pricing for specific deal opportunities. • Signed partnership with Rolls Royce to develop the LNG in Marine applications, leading to joint technical studies, emission analysis and marketing activities.

London, England, Gb

• Initiated, evaluated and executed new business opportunities for Shell’s natural gas business in Europe. Managed a portfolio of transport and storage accounts with annual contract value of 12 mln Euros. Contracted pipeline and storage capacity to deliver additional ~6 mln Euro gross margin. • Engaged multiple internal stakeholders including pitching business opportunities on a regular basis to senior management to get buy-in. Ensured internal alignment across various departments e.g. legal, finance, tax, deal structuring, trading etc. to progress business proposals.

London, England, Gb

• Contributed to the successful rollout of a pan-European supply and demand optimisation tool allowing Shell’s European natural gas portfolio team to leverage contract flexibility of ~2000 contracts to meet demand while minimizing cost.• Designed detailed process, learning material and role to job mapping, coordinating efforts amongst team of 3 Shell staff and external consultants. Aided in process design for the merger of Shell’s Gas Marketing and Trading business.

London, England, Gb

• Managed daily order to cash relationship with ~10 major European Chemical companies of more than 20mln Euros a month. This included scheduling vessels and other supply chain modes e.g. pipeline, road/rail. • Dealt with operational issues as e.g. vessel delays, loading problems, stock outs, FM, customer allocation.• Led European study for the ethylene contracting strategy with a turnover of 250mln USD & almost 2,000 kt per annum.

Veghel, Noord Brabant, Nl

Msc, Mechanical Engineering, Faculty Of Constructing Technical Sciences

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