James O'Connor

James O'Connor is a seasoned professional in business development and operational leadership within the energy sector, currently serving as Sr Business Developer in Geo-energy at TNO, where the focus is on advancing well technology for subsurface access and utilization. Previously, during tenure at Weatherford as VP Global Shell Account, James excelled in promoting the company at the senior management levels within Shell. Experience also includes a role as Business Development Manager at Flexous, where James successfully developed sales strategies and market analyses for innovative energy harvesting products. Notably, James held multiple leadership positions at Transmark Holdings N.V. and Schlumberger, where responsibilities ranged from setting up geothermal drilling services in Turkey to managing operations and engineering teams across various regions, all while ensuring business growth and adherence to quality and safety standards. A graduate of The University of Edinburgh with a First-Class Honors degree in Engineering, James combines technical expertise with strategic business acumen.