Dr Martin Jagger

Energy Transition & Decarbonisation

Martin Jagger is an accomplished Executive Consultant with a strong focus on Energy Transition and Decarbonisation Strategies. He has 40 years of extensive industry experience leading global and regional teams across various energy sectors for organisations such as Shell and ADNOC.

Martin currently serves as the Energy Transition and Decarbonisation Advisor to Sumitomo Corporation of the Middle East and holds a Governing Advisor position at the Syneidesis Group, a Sovereign Wealth Fund - Family Office Alliance.

Martin can provide strategic advice to organisations focused on Energy Transition & Decarbonisation – utilising his vast management experience in carbon capture and storage, governance and competitive business intelligence, new business development (sour gas and LNG), exploration and appraisal studies, and well delivery performance.

To engage with Martin or discuss your consultancy requirements, please contact our Chief Operating Officer, Peter Bottomley.

Learn more about Martin in the brochure below.

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Richard Hayward

Executive Advisor in Subsurface & Asset Management

With over 30 years of experience in the energy industry, Richard has held numerous senior leadership roles, including Subsurface Manager at TAQA, Owner of Delta Energy Consultants, and Non-Executive Director at Triple Energy Limited. He has extensive expertise in managing both conventional and unconventional assets across global regions such as the Middle East, Australia, Southeast Asia, and China, with a focus on onshore and offshore oil and gas operations.

Richard’s key strengths lie in Subsurface Management, Asset Development, Technical Leadership, and Strategic Advisory. Notably, he has successfully overseen subsurface operations for significant assets like the Atrush PSC in Iraq and led major development projects, excelling in production optimisation and reservoir management.

Through his consultancy work at Delta Energy, Richard has provided strategic technical and commercial advice to operators and non-operators across Australia and Asia. He is now focusing on part-time consultancy, leveraging his extensive experience to take on new challenges in the energy sector.

To engage with Richard or discuss your consultancy requirements, please contact our Chief Operating Officer, Peter Bottomley.

Learn more about Richard in the brochure below.

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Hugo Lawrence

Executive Advisor in Subsurface

Hugo Lawrence is an accomplished geologist with extensive experience across the energy value chain, from new ventures exploration and production to cessation of production and carbon storage. His work has spanned numerous basins globally, with a strong focus on the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS), the Middle East, North Africa, and the Atlantic Margins. His expertise in fluvial systems is complemented by a deep interest in portfolio management, risk assessment, and numerical analysis.

Throughout his career, Hugo has taken on hands-on roles where he identified new licensing opportunities, drilled exploration, development, and infill production wells, and conducted detailed reservoir characterisation studies. His technical expertise has been integral to shaping and executing exploration and production strategies.

To engage with Hugo or discuss your consultancy requirements, please contact our Chief Operating Officer, Peter Bottomley.

Learn more about Hugo in the brochure below.

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Chris Burnside

Executive Advisor in Petroleum Engineering & Development

Chris Burnside is a seasoned energy industry professional with 35 years of experience spanning technical, project management, and leadership roles across exploration, development, and late-life operations. His career has taken him to key energy regions including the North Sea, North Africa, West Africa, Australia, and Eastern Europe. Chris has been involved in several major capital projects and high-profile E&P ventures, focusing on managing subsurface uncertainties and integrating them with development and commercial strategies.

With a diverse engineering background, Chris has worked on offshore heavy-oil, light-oil, condensate, high-rate gas, mature onshore production, and unconventional resources. His expertise covers the full lifecycle of projects, from exploration through to late-stage operations, ensuring that technical, operational, and commercial risks are well managed.

To engage with Chris or discuss your consultancy requirements, please contact our Chief Operating Officer, Peter Bottomley.

Learn more about Chris in the brochure below.

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Nico Brunsmann

Senior Energy Executive & Advisor

Nico Brunsmann is a highly experienced energy industry professional with over 30 years of expertise, having held senior leadership roles in major global companies. His career includes positions such as Managing Director at MOL Energy UK, Senior Vice President of Subsurface & Field Development at MOL Group, and Vice President of Resource Renewal at Talisman Sinopec Energy UK. Nico has also held various managerial and advisory roles, demonstrating his extensive industry knowledge and leadership.

With over 17 years in executive roles, including VP, SVP, and Managing Director, Nico has worked across both offshore and onshore environments in Europe, North America, and the Middle and Far East. His broad expertise spans leadership, strategic development, and technical proficiency, making him a versatile and dynamic leader in the energy sector.

To engage with Nico or discuss your consultancy requirements, please contact our Chief Operating Officer, Peter Bottomley.

Learn more about Nico in the brochure below.

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Graham Davis

Executive Advisor - Petrophysics & Subsurface

Graham's career spans over 39 years, initially working for organisations such as Enterprise Oil, Shell, PDO, and BP - before assuming the role of Chief Petrophysicist for CNR International, Premier Oil and Harbour Energy.

Graham has extensive experience working in diverse basins such as Indonesia, Vietnam, Australia, Alaska, the Gulf of Mexico, Brazil, the Falkland Islands, UKCS, and Norway.

Now an Advisor, Graham specialises in technical excellence and assurance to subsurface models and evaluations - with a focus on Petrophysics. He provides integrated subsurface project reviews and audits to E&P companies, offering technical advice and strategic guidance to technical staff and leadership.

To engage with Graham or discuss your consultancy requirements, please contact our Chief Operating Officer, Peter Bottomley.

Learn more about Graham Davis in the brochure below.

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Frederic Baudry

Board and Senior Executive Advisor - Downstream Energy

Frederic brings over 36 years of global leadership experience in the energy sector, having spent his entire career at BP. He held senior executive positions across the Downstream value chain, including Fuels, Retail, Petrochemicals and B2B, with Director roles in Australia, China, South Africa, Germany and Belgium.

A Board and Senior Executive Advisor, Frederic has led complex business transformations, overseen multibillion dollar operations and driven commercial and cultural change. His leadership style is collaborative and people first, with a strong track record of building high performing, diverse teams and delivering sustainable value.

Today, Frederic advises boards and senior leaders on strategic direction, operational performance and capability development – supporting energy businesses through change and transition with clarity and purpose.

Below, you’ll find a brochure highlighting Frederic’s impressive career. To engage with him or to discuss your consultancy needs, please contact our COO, Peter Bottomley.

To engage with Frederic or discuss your consultancy requirements, please contact our Chief Operating Officer, Peter Bottomley.

Learn more about Frederic in the brochure below.

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Bob Davenport

Executive Advisor

Bob brings over 40 years of international experience in the energy sector, having held senior leadership roles across nine countries and four continents. His career spans upstream operators and oilfield services — including SLB, Shell, BP, EnQuest and Apache where he consistently delivered operational transformation, P&L performance, and sustained value in complex, high-stakes environments.

He has led multi-billion-dollar portfolios, revitalised mature assets, and overseen organisational turnarounds with a sharp focus on execution and stakeholder alignment. In Egypt, he transformed Apache’s Qarun business, more than doubling production and restoring morale, earning national recognition from the Ministry of Petroleum for excellence.

Today, Bob works as an executive coach and strategic advisor, specialising in high-impact leadership transitions. He helps senior energy leaders navigate critical inflection points in their careers — from stepping into new roles to pivoting into the energy transition — with clarity, confidence and long-term impact.

To engage with Bob or to discuss your consultancy requirements, please contact our Chief Operating Officer, Peter Bottomley, for a confidential conversation.

Learn more about Bob Davenport in the brochure below.