Paul McDade

Paul McDade is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in the oil and gas industry. Currently serving as Chief Executive Officer of Afentra PLC since March 2021, McDade previously held a transitional period exploring new opportunities after a sabbatical from December 2019 to March 2021. Prior to that, McDade had a long tenure at Tullow Oil from June 2001 to December 2019, culminating in the role of Chief Executive Officer, along with various senior leadership positions such as COO, Managing Director, and Technical Director. Earlier in the career, McDade worked at LASMO PLC in roles including Asset Manager, Commercial Manager, Operations Manager, and Senior Reservoir Engineer from January 1991 to July 2001, and held senior reservoir engineering positions at KUFPEC, ERC Oil & Gas Consultants, and ConocoPhillips. McDade's educational background includes advanced studies at INSEAD and London Business School, as well as a Master's degree in Petroleum Engineering from Imperial College London and a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering from the University of Strathclyde.