An experienced, passionate explorer and geophysicist, David has spent more than 40 years in the oil and gas industry, including 23 at BP and 18 in consulting.

Having completed a physics degree at the University of Bristol as well as a PHD in Geological Sciences at the university of Birmingham, David`s particular interests focus is skills development, sub-surface problem solving, digitisation and the carbon agenda.

Throughout his career he has occupied high-level roles including working as a Non-Executive Director for Tullow Oil, which had exploration success in Uganda, Kenya and Ghana, and Non-Executive Director for Premier Oil, taking organisation into Brazil and Mexico.

These experiences, as well as time spent as Global Head of Exploration for BO and as BP`S Chief Geophysicist, have all given David an in-depth Knowledge of the oil and gas industry, its challenges, opportunities and how to maximise them.

Areas of expertise:

* Governance Expert

* Technology Leader

* Explorer

* Oil Exploration

* Geoscience