William E. Chiles

About William E. Chiles

Servant leader with a 40+ year career in the international energy service business, including 32 years in the offshore drilling business. Founded three drilling companies, attaining a track record of strong safety and operational performance, while generating solid returns for shareholders. Led the successful turnaround of Bristow (formerly Offshore Logistics) by building a world class team of ordinary people who achieved extraordinary results by focusing on execution of the Vision, Mission, and Strategy, subject to the Core Values. Key competencies include- Maintaining zero tolerance on issues of integrity - Providing safety leadership to achieve Target Zero - Creating vision and strategy and fostering teamwork as a cornerstone of strategy execution - Leading by example, from the front, as a servant leader and connecting with people - Executing and successfully delivering powerful alliances and partnerships with customers, employees, suppliers, boards of directors and shareholders - Tackling situations where perfect information is unavailable, balancing decisiveness with sound business judgment - Gaining trust and support of employees with strong cultural awareness and empathy - Challenging organizations to step out of the box and comfort zone

Experience

1. Managing Partner

   Pelican Energy Partners LP

   Jan 2014 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   Provide leadership to this private equity firm specializing in investments in small to middle market energy service companies. The firm specializes in partial buyouts, growth equity investments, growth capital, recapitalization, and follow-on acquisitions.

Education

• The University of Texas at Austin

  Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Petroleum Land Management

  1967 — 1971

• SMU Cox School of Business

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Accounting and Finance

  1971 — 1972