James Forbes

James Forbes is a Senior Analyst specializing in upstream oil at FGE, with extensive experience in the oil and gas sector, including a tenure as Technical Team Lead at Challenger Energy Group Plc. Forbes has served in the British Army Reserves since 2015, progressing from Sapper to Corporal as a Geographic Technician, where responsibilities included managing junior soldiers, overseeing data management, and producing bespoke maps. Academic qualifications include an MSc in Petroleum Geoscience from Royal Holloway, University of London, and a BSc in Geology from the University of Plymouth. Forbes has demonstrated leadership and adaptability throughout various roles, including in military training and customer-facing positions in hospitality and healthcare settings.