30+ Years International Experience

Operational Excellence
for Oil & Gas

Delivering transformational results across Portugal, Europe, and Africa. Proven track record of $100M+ in business improvements, >95% asset availability, and leading landmark operational transitions.

$100M+
Business Improvements
>95%
Asset Availability
30+
Years Experience
7
Countries Operated

Proven Impact:
Case Studies

Real-world examples of transformational results delivered across the oil and gas sector. Each project demonstrates measurable outcomes, innovative problem-solving, and sustained value creation.

BW Offshore FPSO Transformation

2020-2023 | Lagos, Nigeria

Challenge

Two aged FPSOs (over 50 years old) overdue for drydocking with increasing maintenance costs and equipment reliability below 70%. Facilities required comprehensive performance improvement while maintaining operations.

Solution

Established SMART performance metrics, implemented comprehensive risk management framework, drove obsolescence strategy, and created competency management system. Successfully restarted FPSO after 150+ day outage with 50% new site leadership.

Results

20%
Asset Profitability Improvement
70→90%
Equipment Reliability Increase

Shell SPDC Business Transformation

2018-2019 | Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Challenge

Transform performance across 10 workstreams covering over 50 offshore, onshore oil, gas, and LNG facilities. Required enterprise-wide cultural change and disciplined execution to close performance gaps.

Solution

Implemented cadence approach with asset leaders, developed improvement initiatives using benchmarked data, coached discipline managers, applied LEAN tools including value stream mapping, and established "Practices Worth Replicating" program across facilities.

Results

$100M+
Business Improvement Value
50%
Finance Invoicing Time Reduction

Sakhalin Energy Integrated Planning

2014-2018 | Sakhalin, Russia

Challenge

Extreme climate conditions (below -40°C) with integrated facilities including fixed offshore platforms and LNG facilities 800km apart. High demurrage costs exceeding $1M annually and complex multi-asset coordination requirements.

Solution

Developed first-ever integrated long-term strategic development plan unifying surface and subsurface operations. Coordinated multi-asset turnarounds, deployed WRFM processes, and created alignment between commercial commitments and operations planning.

Results

80%
Demurrage Cost Reduction
>5%
Production Increase via WRFM

Shell Africa Operating Integrity

2010-2014 | Nigeria, Gabon, Cameroon

Challenge

Frequent plant upsets, oil spills, challenging asset integrity status, and demotivated workforce. Assets ranked among bottom performers globally with alarm rates exceeding 400 per hour.

Solution

Deployed operating standards across Sub-Saharan Africa, implemented Discipline Control and Assurance Framework, conducted comprehensive alarm rationalization, developed behavioral change frameworks, and performed technical audits across multiple countries.

Results

Top 10
Global Ranking (from Bottom)
400→15
Alarms/Hour Reduction

Bonga FPSO Operational Excellence

2007-2010 | Offshore Nigeria

Challenge

First deep offshore FPSO in Shell (over 1,000m water depth) with no local competency available. Required establishing world-class operations for 220,000 bbl/d facility in challenging environment.

Solution

Led operational startup after statutory shutdown, developed comprehensive HSSE case with barrier accountability, implemented maintenance to calculative status, mentored next generation leaders, and ensured strict PTW system implementation.

Results

2x CEO
Shell CEO Awards
Top 7
Global Ranking
Zero
Incidents

Consulting Services

Specialized expertise across the full spectrum of oil and gas operations, from asset management to organizational transformation. Each service is backed by decades of hands-on experience and measurable results.

Asset Management & Operational Excellence

Maximize asset performance with proven methodologies achieving >95% availability. Implement lean operations and continuous improvement to enhance profitability and ensure safe, reliable operations.

>95% Availability$100M+ Improvements

Joint Venture Governance & M&A Integration

Strategic guidance on structuring and governing JVs, developing shareholder KPI dashboards, and leading seamless integration of assets and teams during mergers and acquisitions.

Renaissance SPDCSakhalin Energy JV

Business Transformation & Performance Improvement

Lead organizations through significant change with disciplined performance management, value stream mapping, and enterprise-wide initiatives delivering measurable financial gains.

$100M+ Delivered20% Value Uplift

Integrated Asset Planning & Management

Develop long-term strategic plans unifying surface and subsurface operations, optimize multi-asset turnarounds, and implement WRFM processes to boost production.

800km Pipeline>5% Production Gain

Operational Readiness & Start-up Excellence

Guide clients through critical project commissioning phases, from developing resourcing plans and competency frameworks to leading flawless start-ups ahead of schedule.

Bonga SW72hrs to Full Production

Asset Integrity Management

Establish robust asset integrity frameworks, manage aging infrastructure, implement comprehensive HSSE cases, and reduce alarm rates to enhance safety and operational stability.

Top 7 Globally400→15 Alarms/hr

Technical Auditing & Assurance

Independent, high-impact technical audits conducting risk-based assessments, ensuring compliance with NUPRC, API, and ISO standards, and leading post-acquisition assurance reviews.

Certified AuditorTA-1/2 Authority

Decommissioning & Abandonment Strategy

Comprehensive decommissioning and abandonment strategies that are safe, environmentally compliant, and cost-effective, leveraging 30+ years of asset lifecycle management.

30+ Years ExperienceFull Lifecycle

Training & Capacity Development

Build sustainable operational capability through customized training, leadership coaching, and succession planning across multicultural teams in multiple countries.

20+ Leaders CoachedMulticultural Teams

Organizational Design & Workforce Transformation

Create agile and efficient organizational structures, optimize manning levels, establish single-point accountabilities, and manage complex cultural dynamics of workforce transformation.

Harvard Trained40% Manning Optimization

Global Experience,
Local Expertise

With over 30 years of international energy sector experience, I bring a proven track record of leading complex operations and delivering exceptional performance in joint venture and integrated asset environments across multiple continents.

From Nigeria to Russia, Malaysia to Canada, I have designed and implemented asset operating standards ensuring safe, productive assets, effective governance, disciplined delivery, and maximized shareholder value.

Key Certifications

Certified Operations Excellence Auditor
Asset Integrity & Process Safety Auditor
Technical Authority (TA-1/2)
ISO14001 Environmental Management Auditor
Harvard Business School Executive Leadership
2x
Shell CEO Award Winner
220k
bbl/d FPSO Operations
800km
Pipeline Management
Zero
Incident Performance

Let's Work Together

Ready to transform your oil and gas operations? Get in touch to discuss how my expertise can help your organization achieve operational excellence.