Derek is a geologist by profession, having over 30 years senior level experience in the oil and gas industry, operating globally (Trinidad and Tobago, United States, United Kingdom and East Africa) with multi-national organisations and state enterprises. Derek is currently Non-Executive Chairman of Scotiabank Trinidad and Tobago Ltd, one of Trinidad and Tobago’s largest banks. He worked for BG Group for over 20 years in senior managerial positions in the UK North Sea and Trinidad, prior to its combination with Royal Dutch Shell in 2016, and subsequently served as Shell’s Vice President and Country Chairman, Trinidad & Tobago from June 2016 until June 2019, where he was responsible for Shell’s upstream and LNG business activities in country. Subsequent to retiring from the role, Derek continued to serve as a Business Adviser to Shell’s Trinidad and Tobago business until June 2021.
Derek is a well-known and highly respected figure in in the international oil and gas industry with an outstanding track record across a range of complex exploration, business development, financial and operational activities in both offshore and onshore environments bringing significant complementary skills to the Board.
Current role
Marius Schoeman (chairman And Independent Non-executive Director) at NWK Limited
Independent Non-executive Director at Greenwich Merchant Bank
Independent Non-executive Director at Greenwich Merchant Bank
Independent Non-executive Director at Ivory Properties Group Berhad
Independent Non-executive Director at Cenkos Securities plc
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