Mark Dickson Mba, Miod

Mark Dickson, MBA, MIoD has a diverse background in the energy industry, with experience spanning various roles and companies. Mark is currently serving as the Global Head of Energy Transition & Decarbonisation at dss+, where they lead a team of consultants in developing strategies and solutions for energy transition and decarbonisation. Some of their notable achievements include advising portfolio companies on energy transition opportunities, developing decarbonisation strategies for paper and pulp plants and aluminum smelters, and providing guidance on credit risk related to emissions for financial services firms.

Prior to their current role, Mark worked as an Independent Energy Transition and Sector Advisor. Mark also held the position of Vice President Energy Transition at io consulting, where they led the company's Global Energy Transition Practice and supported energy companies in defining and implementing energy transition strategies.

Earlier in their career, Mark worked at OMV as the Head of Assets Russia and Head of Joint Ventures. In this role, they managed joint venture companies in Russian gas fields, led the development of OMV's global asset management standards, and played a key role in field development and GHG emissions reduction initiatives.

Mark has also held positions at io consulting, Accenture, Capgemini, Arthur D. Little, Schlumberger, and various O&G companies. Mark 'sexperience includes business development in Africa, delivering projects for major energy clients in Russia and the Middle East, and implementing integrated asset modeling programs in a major oil company.

Overall, Mark Dickson's work experience showcases their expertise in energy transition, decarbonisation, asset management, joint ventures, and strategic consulting in the energy industry.

Mark Dickson holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Imperial College Business School. Mark is currently pursuing a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Marine Renewable Development & Energy Transition through distance learning at Heriot-Watt University, with an expected completion in 2023.

Mark also completed a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng Hons) degree in Mechanical Engineering with Computer Aided Engineering from Heriot-Watt University. Additionally, they obtained a Diploma of Imperial College from Imperial College London, focusing on research in the field of Business Innovation & Corporate Venturing.

In terms of certifications, Mark has completed various courses related to clean energy and climate change. These include certifications in Hydrogen Powered Fuel Cells Electric Vehicles from Ezenith Education, as well as courses on creating a pro-renewables environment, clean energy, capturing carbon and storage, and incorporating renewable energy in electricity grids from Imperial College London. Mark has also obtained certifications on corporate reporting of climate and environmental matters in the European Union and understanding the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) from the Climate Disclosure Standards Board and FSB Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), respectively. Additionally, Mark has a certification in consultative sales training from FranklinCovey.

No information is provided regarding the start and end years for Mark's MBA degree, BEng degree, and Diploma of Imperial College.