Andrew brings over 30 years’ experience assisting majors and independents in the development of their energy strategies. He currently leads Wood Mackenzie’s subsurface research content across all aspects of upstream, advantaged resources and emerging geo-energy industries.
Adept at providing upstream and exploration commercial analysis, strategic evaluation and insight on industry trends, Andrew has a global network of clients across the energy sector. In the past, he led the Exploration Strategy Team within our consulting division and is accustomed to helping clients optimise their petroleum investments. He is regularly called upon to advise on strategy, process, opportunity characterisation and evaluation. He has also directed multi-client projects on exploration, deepwater and Arctic themes.
Andrew also possesses deep expertise on Sub-Saharan African and has managed our research products and consultancy services in the region, as well as undertaking a range of market analysis and regional strategy projects. He began his career as an international new ventures geologist with Ranger Oil.
Education
PHD, Geology, University College, Cardiff
BSc, Geology, Imperial College University of London
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