Nimish Pandya

About Nimish Pandya

I am a results-driven senior manager with a proven track record of driving transformational growth in the energy industry. Recently, I led the business development efforts at Pioneer Natural Resources, where I have successfully spearheaded evaluation of highly accretive acquisitions, including Parsley ($7.6B) and DoublePoint ($6.4B), which positioned Pioneer as the largest Midland basin producer. Additionally, I have demonstrated expertise in coordinating divestiture processes, resulting in a best-in-class balance sheet and improved capital allocation. My accomplishments also include completing three tranches of DrillCo program to optimize capital efficiency for the development program. In my previous roles at Pioneer, I managed the technical workflow to generate Net Asset Value for the Permian asset, providing crucial insights to the Board of Directors. Throughout my career, I have excelled in reservoir and completions engineering, leveraging advanced modeling techniques to optimize well spacing and completion design. I have managed substantial budgets, achieved cost reductions through vendor coordination, and developed innovative workflows.I thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments and have a track record of building high-performing teams. By coaching and motivating individuals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and establishing strong relationships, I have consistently achieved corporate goals. If you are looking for a results-oriented professional with expertise in business development, strategic acquisitions, capital allocation, and team leadership, let\'s connect and explore mutual opportunities.

Experience

1. Development Manager - Midland Basin

   ExxonMobil

   Aug 2024 — Present

Education

• Georgia Institute of Technology

  Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering

  2004 — 2007

• Southern Methodist University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

  2017 — 2019

• Texas A&M University

  Master of Science, Petroleum Engineering

  2008 — 2012

• University of West Georgia

  Pre-Engineering

  2002 — 2004