Sarah Palmer
Lead Commercial Developer @bp
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WORK HISTORY
Lead Commercial Developer @bp
London, GB
Senior member of the global commercial development team, shaping and delivering bp’s LNG trading and origination strategies- Lead commercial strategy and execution across LNG markets, including long-term SPAs, offtake agreements, and new market entry frameworks- Advanced structured crude producer finance initiatives with upstream partners in West Africa, the Mediterranean, and the North Sea- Enabled new country access and product expansion, unlocking opportunities in complex, regulated environments- Drove a portfolio of high-impact business cases aligned with bp’s global LNG strategy, securing cross-functional buy-in and progressing strategic investment decisions- Collaborate closely with front office, legal, finance, and risk teams to deliver commercially sound, risk-balanced solutions- Spearheaded process improvement initiatives to enhance commercial agility and sharpen focus on value creation.
EDUCATION
University of Birmingham
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
University of Birmingham
Master of Engineering (MEng)
ABOUT SARAH PALMER
Senior commercial leader with 15+ years shaping high-value LNG, crude, and gas strategies across global markets. Proven track record in originating, structuring, and negotiating complex deals — from long-term SPAs and offtakes to market access and strategic partnerships. Known for unlocking barriers to growth, aligning cross-functional teams, and delivering material value to integrated energy portfolios. Adept at working with IOCs, NOCs, and governments to drive strategic alignment, fiscal outcomes, and regulatory engagement.
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