Bill Smail

Bill Smail is a seasoned professional in the gas industry, currently serving as a Managing Consultant at Gas Strategies since January 2011, providing expertise on gas projects with a focus on LNG and unconventional resources. Prior to this role, Bill held the position of Vice President at BG Group from 1997 to 2010, where responsibilities encompassed commercial operations. Bill's earlier career includes significant roles as Controller of Gas Purchasing at British Gas from 1992 to 1997 and Manager of Natural Gas for project development at ExxonMobil from 1972 to 1992. Academically, Bill Smail has a strong background in chemistry, holding a B.Sc. and Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry from The University of Manchester, along with postdoctoral fellowships at UCL and the University of Cambridge.