Over the last 2 decades, Alan has used his engineering and technical background to assess OAA submissions. Drawing 15 years in Corporate Finance, which has provided commercial expertise and market forces knowledge, Alan has been uniquely placed to assess the impact and value of innovation and emerging technologies. In this digital age, Alan now adds the capabilities of AI and other market leading technologies to the assessment of energy sector innovations and business success.

Alex is an expert advisor in the energy and defence industries specialising in DDAT (Digital, Data, Automation Technology) and business transformation

Clara drives the Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance aspects of Serica and aims to use technology and innovative ways of working to improve ESG performance to support the energy transition.

Chris has over 10 years’ experience in the industry; has a MEng in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Aberdeen and is a Chartered Engineer through the institution of Mechanical Engineers. Chris has been a Board member of SPE Aberdeen for over 8 years and has served various roles in the committees including YP Chair.

Colin Black, is Managing Director of Carjon-NRG.com and UK Partner for the UK Energy Technology Platform. He has over 40 years Oil, Gas and now Energy sector experience and held key Operational and International Development roles supporting high growth Technology Companies.

With over 32 years’ industry experience, Elliot began his career in a marine and engineering apprenticeship, while working for Petroleum Engineering Services. His work encompassed 15 years offshore in the global oil and gas industry, specialising in well intervention and advanced completion technology, as well as involvement in installation and commissioning projects. Taking a year out in 2011, Elliot completed his Masters in Oil and Gas Enterprise Management at the University of Aberdeen, this allowed him access to many innovative, global technology companies, which in turn helped develop his career path. Latterly, Elliot was UK Business Development Manager for an international service company, providing technologies from wellbore construction right through to plug and abandonment. In 2018 Elliot co-founded Sentinel Subsea with two industry veterans with the main aim in validating the well integrity of development and legacy subsea wells, christmas trees and subsea infrastructure with our own IP passive trigger technology, eliminating the need in conducting unnecessary Measurement Monitoring and Verification as has been done previously, eliminating complexity, protecting the environment, reducing cost and protecting company reputation, of which he is Business Development Director. Elliot has sat on the board of SPE Aberdeen for over 15 years, and is currently SPE Aberdeen Section Director, He has also been on the board of ICoTA European Chapter for the last 15 years, in 2015/17 he sat as the co-chair and the eventual Chair of ICoTA European Chapter, he is also a dedicated STEM Ambassador and TECHFEST Volunteer.

Elizabeth McAlpine has over 15 years Oil & Gas experience within both Operator & Service Companies, is a Diversity & Inclusion champion and ally with an in-depth knowledge of developing and embedding D&I strategies in the UK. Elizabeth has a passion for creating and delivering strategies and programmes to level the playing field for all.

Erlend Corrigall looks after business development at ITC Hydraulics and has been involved with Oil & Gas, and more recent the energy transition, for over 40 years. A graduate of RGU and has held a various roles throughout this time.

Erikka is a highly experienced, award-winning journalist. She has worked in the UK as a reporter, columnist and editor focusing on business news for two decades, with the last ten years spent specialising on the North Sea and the UK's widening energy mix.

She has held senior roles at publications including the Scotsman, the Press and Journal and Scottish Business Insider, and has written for titles such as the Sunday Times as well as for corporate clients. She is a well-regarded speaker, events chair and podcaster.

Vastly experienced in the fields of separation and produced water treatment in the oil & gas industry, Glen has been managing the Brownfield Optimisation and Environmental services business streams for NOV since 2006 and the Environmental business since the start of 2012. He is also responsible for the strategic growth of NOV's brownfield services globally.

Graham is Group Business Development Director with ABL Group, Chair of the Offshore Achievement Awards, and Past Chair of SPE Aberdeen. Graham has served on the SPE Aberdeen Board for 9 years working across several committees both locally and internationally. Graham has worked in Oil & Gas and the wider Energy Industry for close to 30 years with various service providers.

Ian’s focus is trained upon Exceed’s contribution to the global energy industry, ensuring it responds with agility to the developing as energy landscape through its well and reservoir management expertise. Beginning his career as a marine engineer, before transferring to the offshore industry in 1985, his knowledge of the industry and how it operates is all-encompassing. He has resolutely driven Exceed’s growth from its inception in 2005, motivating and enthusing a global workforce focused on diversification and internationalisation.

Ian Phillips has over 35 years’ experience in the upstream oil and gas and climate change industries, including 18 years with oil operating companies (Shell, BP, Marathon and Ramco) and 6 years with a major service company. Since October 2022, he has been an independent consultant in the Energy Transition space. He has long been active with the Society of Petroleum Engineers including 2 four years periods as Chair of the SPE Aberdeen Section and as a Regional Director on the SPE International Board.

Innes has amassed a successful track record working for both global operators and service companies in senior roles, with a particular focus on asset life extension and engineering due diligence. He was a founder of Imrandd in 2016 where his strong technical knowledge combined with hands-on business experience and strategic decision-making abilities has brought unique digitisation and data science analysis solutions to the fore.

Ken has gained over 25 years of technical engineering and operational experience since graduating with a Degree In Mechanical and Offshore Engineering from The Robert Gordon University.

Starting his career in well interventions and servicing, he has solid appreciation of the full range of well operations, and has delivered a variety of projects in several locations around the globe.

He has spent the last 15 years specialising in intelligent completions and complex workovers for Major Operators such as BP, Statoil and CNOOC.

Kelly Murray is an accomplished leader in the energy sector, with over 20 years of experience in oil and gas, offshore operations, and strategic business development. With a BScHons in Design for Industry and an Executive MBA, Kelly is a passionate advocate for the energy transition. She enjoys supporting entrepreneurial companies to thrive and has a keen interest in distinctive technical innovations and company cultures. As a member of the SPE Aberdeen Continuing Education committee, Kelly is also an enthusiastic supporter of younger generations entering the energy sector.

Louise has over 25 years of experience in pioneering digital health solutions for remote industrial sectors. She has a proven track record of enhancing the physical, mental, and social well-being of workers in challenging environments. A specialist in developing high-engagement health platforms, Louise is dedicated to delivering innovations that positively impact employees, employers, and the broader ecosystem. Passionate about making a tangible difference to people and the planet through health technology.

Mojtaba Moradi holds a PhD in Petroleum Engineering from Heriot Watt University. His love of Scotland kept him there working on CO₂ storage and enhanced recovery solutions for another year before joining Tendeka (Taqa now) in 2017. He is currently global subsurface engineering manager at Taqa where he diligently provides support to Taqa's global clients, focusing on advanced completion applications for field development plannings.

Nandini has been with bp for 6 years and works across bp’s portfolio within and outwith the North Sea. She is co-chair of the Seismic 2024 conference committee, a member of the SPE Aberdeen Continuing Education committee and a member of the SPE D&I committee.

Rachael McRonald has over 25 years’ experience in the oil and gas industry with a background in various reservoir engineering and TL roles following a BEng in Chemical Engineering from Heriot-Watt University.

Rod Agnew brings over 27 years of leadership and operational expertise in the offshore energy sector. As Vice President of Offshore at Bilfinger, Rod oversees integrated services across operations and maintenance, driving performance and innovation in offshore delivery. His career spans senior roles at Cape, Stork, EnerMech, and Aker Solutions, where he previously served as Vice President. Rod’s deep industry knowledge and strategic insight continue to shape Bilfinger’s offshore service excellence.

Roy Milne is the Managing Partner at Asset One Partners LLP and has 25 years’ experience managing and supporting technical assets in the energy industry with a background in maintenance and engineering. Roy is a time-served electrician, degree-qualified project manager and fellow of several leadership institutes.

Steve Cromar is a Fellow of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, is the Chair of the Aberdeen Area Committee and the Upstream Oil and Gas Committee of the IMechE and a Board member of SPE Aberdeen section. Having retired for ConocoPhillips after a long career in the Oil and Gas industry. Steve remains committed to bringing on the next generation of Engineers and support the O & G industry though the upcoming Transition, by sharing real knowledge on the industry and helping create realistic and achievable targets for stakeholders.

Suzie Coull's role at the NSTA is developing the regulator’s approach to assessing legacy well risks to potential carbon stores and supporting well decommissioning priorities. Suzie has been part of the decommissioning community for eleven years, providing subject matter expertise in offshore energy decommissioning. She supports industry initiatives including the SPE Well Decommissioning Conference, Emerging Professionals in Late Life and Decommissioning and Shell Girls in Energy.

Tracy launched ITC alongside with her husband Ian 24 years ago, whilst juggling a young family of three. In the past two decades, the business has developed and grown working with clients across the globe. Over this time Tracy has gained the respect and admiration of her peers in what is renowned as a male dominated industry. 

A mechanical engineer with 30 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, during his career Stuart has been instrumental in creating, motivating and developing high-performing teams.

Stuart has gained broad experience of the industry and has held a variety of positions with service companies Score, Tyco and Wood Group; and operating companies BP and TAQA.

Roles held by Stuart have included mechanical engineer, offshore maintenance team leader, offshore operations engineer, mechanical technical authority, engineering and technical assurance manager and maintenance manager.