Aaron White
Manager - Strategy and Transactions @EY-Parthenon
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WORK HISTORY
Manager - Strategy and Transactions @EY-Parthenon
Leading the contracts workstream on a major non-energy products business carve-out; responsible for end-to-end discovery, risk analysis, and Day 1 readiness preparation - Conducting comprehensive contract discovery and analysis, identifying change-of-control and assignment risks, and providing clear visibility on obligations related to consents and novation requirements - Facilitating a series of progress update and stakeholder feedback sessions with buyers, clients, and SpinCo representatives; communicating contracts carve-out advancements, surfacing and addressing risks, building alignment- Proactively designing and leading a training programme on foundational consulting skills across all levels in the service line, in direct response to partner, counsellor, and performance round-table feedback highlighting critical skill gaps impacting client service and business plan delivery - Delivering tailored training content through listening sessions, needs assessment, and deployment planning to address identified capability constraints and strengthen overall team performance - Providing sector expertise through targeted expert interviews, informing senior managers’ business development strategies and supporting pursuit of new opportunities
EDUCATION
University of York
BSc Chemistry, Chemistry
UCL
MSc Chemical process engineering, Chemical Engineering
ABOUT AARON WHITE
Seasoned operations and optimisation leader with 10+ years in energy, driving production efficiency, cost reduction, and free cash flow (FCF) uplift through targeted operational excellence and cross-functional leadership.Currently at EY, I bring a sharp commercial lens to technical challenges - translating balance sheet pressures, cash flow models, and corporate imperatives into high-impact operational strategies. Previously, I delivered proven results in downstream mobility and asset-intensive environments: led global cost take-out programs on OPEX and CAPEX while expanding scopes (larger retail footprints, EV infrastructure deployment), achieved 50% savings in LNG station portfolio maintenance cost through rigorous asset management and predictive approaches, and built best-practice teams focused on compliance to pursue specific project optimization and performance delivery.My sweet spot: bridging finance and operations: diagnosing cash flow statements and unit economics to prioritize initiatives that protect margins, boost recovery, and sustain production in a capital-disciplined environment.Key strengths include- Production optimization and asset performance enhancement- Cost control / OPEX & CAPEX reduction- Continuous improvement and lean practices- Cross-functional project leadership and team building- Operational efficiency tied to FCF and ROCE outcomes- Practised in M&A transactionsLondon-based (flexible on hybrid/ travel), passionate about delivering tangible results in challenging contexts.Let\'s connect if you\'re tackling production challenges, cost discipline, or value maximization in upstream—happy to discuss how my blend of technical depth, commercial acumen, and our team delivery track record can support your team.
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