Spanning over 30 years, Rod’s professional experience includes a 20-year corporate career in the energy sector, including the oil and gas (upstream, mid-stream and downstream) industry and the electricity industry, having worked with APA, ConocoPhillips and Ergon Energy. Rod’s initial career was in bulk commodity exports where he was responsible for commodity and foreign exchange risk management.
Rod’s experience as a General Manager at APA spanned the development of infrastructure, commercial management, contract negotiation, risk management, strategy development, engagement (government and regulators) and business transformation / improvement.
At Drake Energy & Maritime Consulting, Rod is responsible for establishing the right team of subject matter specialists that will deliver the best results for our clients. He also holds overall accountability for the delivery of our consulting engagements.
Rod’s primary area of specialisation is advising clients on: