Nikolai R. Galin

Nikolai R. Galin is an accomplished professional in the energy sector, currently serving as Chief Operating Officer at LUKOIL's RITEK-YNP since March 2017, where responsibilities include directing exploration business, process improvements, and team leadership. Prior to this role, Nikolai held several key positions at Statoil from 2006 to 2016, including Drilling and Well Technology Leader and D&W Project Leader, overseeing significant joint venture projects and drilling operations. Early career experience includes positions at Halliburton and Schlumberger, where Nikolai specialized in drilling engineering and technology. Educational qualifications include an MBA in Global Energy from the University of Warwick and master's degrees in Russian-English Technical Interpreting and Petroleum Geology from Moscow State Linguistic University and Lomonosov Moscow State University, respectively.