Highly experienced (30+ years) manager with broad experience in the oil and gas business (mainly with E & P companies of the Royal Dutch Shell Group). Since February 2003, working as independent consultant. Competencies and experience include: development of oil and gas fields, New Business and Field Development Planning, contract and commercial management of third parties (construction and service companies) including large scope commercial tendering and settlements of claims, stakeholder engagement (governments, national oil companies, regulatory bodies, partners), strategy/corporate planning/budgeting/economics, commercial and contract negotiations (incl. PSC’s) with governments, national oil companies and partners, technology/research management, audits and reviews, staff development and training, health safety and environment (experience includes lead auditor) and management of change.