James Grant
Chief Information Officer @NEO NEXT+ Energy
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WORK HISTORY
Chief Information Officer @NEO NEXT+ Energy
Chief Information Officer for New European Offshore (NEO), an independent full-cycle energy business in the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS). They combine value creation from the prospective North Sea basin with a commitment to be a responsible and efficient business. NEO operates and holds interests in high quality UK North Sea assets offering organic growth opportunities, including infill drilling and development of discoveries close to existing infrastructure NEO aims for a balanced portfolio of production, development, and low risk exploration assets. Our ambition is to be a leading producer in the UKCS, reaching boepd in 2023 through M&A and maintaining a stable production level of boepd in the long term Neo and HitecVision have a strong ESG credentials and believe in producing locally and as sustainably as possible, investing in local communities and associated infrastructure I have full IT and Digital technology leadership responsibility and accountability to the NEO Board, for the definition and delivery of a business aligned IT and Digital strategy and portfolio of business aligned IT projects and products, together with full accountability for the delivery of the full range of IT “end to end” service delivery services to the NEO business
EDUCATION
ESCP
Executive Master, Energy Management
CIM | The Chartered Institute of Marketing
Diploma in Marketing, Marketing
British Computer Society
MBCS, IS
Robert Gordon University
BA, Business Studies
Gartner Executive Programs
Gartner Academy for Leadership Development for Aspiring CIOs
ABOUT JAMES GRANT
Experienced Chief Information Officer/IT Director/Digital Leader with a broad range of Global operational and business aligned change delivery and leadership experience, including extensive Global IT M&A. Passionate about delivering innovative IT and Digital technology solutions to business challenges, whilst ensuring the highest levels of operational effectiveness and customer service Delivery, cost and safety focussed, with a collaborative and inclusive approach to leadership, with a proven track-record of creating high performing business aligned IT and Digital teams and recognised as a credible and trusted business partner. Significant experience of driving successful business change and transformation and successful M&A outcomes, using technology and data insight on an international 24x7 basis • Track record of developing and successfully implementing business aligned IT and Digital strategies and programmes for business value and improved business outcomes • Extensive leadership experience of Global IT and Digital teams, delivering and supporting IT and Digital infrastructure, services, solutions and applications, including security, applications and ERP solutions internationally • Extensive experience building and developing, strong business aligned, delivery, cost and safety focussed empowered and passionate IT and Digital teams focussed on delivering business value and high-quality service levels globally on a 24x7 basis • Proven ability to establish trusted relationships at all levels as a strong relationship builder across IT and Digital teams, Board and business colleagues, external IT peers and strategic IT and Digital suppliers, with strong and consistent personal and team recognition as credible and trusted business partner to Executive leadership • Extensive international industry knowledge and experience across consumer products, regulated utilities, power, renewables and distributed electricity generation, oil and gas production and services, energy insight and analytics and chemical manufacturing, with a Masters in Energy Management • Extensive international working and cultural experience in Europe, Africa, Asia and North and South America • Extensive Global M&A experience: mergers, acquisitions, divestments, joint-ventures, new country entries and integrations, with over 40 transactions of various scale, delivered successfully • Strong collaborator across a global peer network, including Chair of the UK Offshore Energy Heads of IT/CIO forum. Recognised by industry peers in the 2020 and 2021 CIO 100 (number 17 in the UK)
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