BA in Economics and Geography, Lancaster University. Thirty years of extensive experience in the energy industry. Formerly: Managing Director, Arthur D Little UK, consulting and R&D business; Manager, Energy Corporate Finance team, UK Merchant Bank; Technical Specialist, Scott Pickford and Associates; Head, Global Upstream Energy Practice, Booz Allen Hamilton. Since 2008, with Bain & Company: currently, Partner and Global Head, Oil and Gas Practice. Adviser, Global Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS, TB and Malaria. Member, Association of International Petroleum Negotiators. Expertise: strategy development, technology management, operations and commercial negotiation.