Focus
Kevin has an intimate working knowledge of every oil market across the globe, and this wealth of experience allows him to accurately forecast trends and identify opportunities for growth.
He shares this understanding with management teams and draws on a wide range of disciplines to effectively price, position and package new products in order to maximise adoption.
Kevin has a long track record of selecting, commercialising and marketing new technologies that reflect market needs — a skill which adds significant value to our investments.
Recent examples include:
- Positioning the i-Tec technology portfolio to exploit the growing shale market
- Working extensively with the Guardian management team to establish the routes to market strategy
Other areas of expertise which Kevin brings to Epi-V include:
- Market assessment
- Strategic global marketing
- Commercialisation and positioning of new technology
Background
A passion for technology, and a burning desire to meet challenges head on are two attributes that have helped Kevin become one of the leading figures in the oil and gas services sector.
He's worked at every level from engineering positions right up to global head of marketing at oil and gas services giant Schlumberger and therefore understands every nuance of this ever-changing industry.
On that journey, Kevin has overcome significant external and internal challenges to create and develop new technologies, leading the implementation of change and successfully establishing highly profitable business divisions.
Kevin's experience includes:
- Utilising all his planning and operational project management skills to head up businesses with revenues of over $1 billion and a multinational workforce of 3,500
- Employing his entrepreneurial skills and know how to co-ordinate over 40 technology centres, managing a multimillion dollar R&D budget to successfully commercialise innovative products and services and address evolving market needs
Personal
A married father of three and welsh rugby fanatic, Kevin enjoys competitive golf sessions, skiing, swimming and running.
After holding a number of international posts with Schlumberger, Kevin is now enjoying family life in the UK.