George Goodsir
Martinborough,WGN
Summary
Recently retired Head of Legal with over 40 years of experience in the oil and gas industry. Specialized in legal and commercial strategy, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder engagement. Proven expertise in managing M&A activities, crisis management, contract negotiation, and project management. Skilled in leading multidisciplinary and multicultural teams and engaging with governments and regulatory authorities. Strong track record of delivering results and settling contractual claims in favor of the organization.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Legal (& Commercial)
OMV Middle East & Africa
Abu Dhabi, UAE
01.2016 - 03.2023
- Led teams of up to six in managing the company's legal and organizational risk profile and M&A activities
- Built a team of lawyers and commercial managers to respond to significant matters arising from OMV's acquisitions
- Contributed to the annual risk register (part of the corporate EWRM program) and five-year strategic plan preparation, evaluation, and delivery
- Represented OMV on the ADNOC Offshore Board Audit Committee
- Delivered asset-sharing agreement with ADNOC regulating the allocation of costs and products
- Delivered a governance system to ensure local requirements were consistent with corporate requirements
- Settled several Yemeni multi-million dollar contractual claims in OMV's favor.
Manager, Commercial, Legal and Business Development
OMV Yemen
Dubai, UAE
10.2012 - 01.2016
- Proposed and delivered a solution to restart OMV cash flow after the Houthi capture of the Yemeni capital
- Led OMV's arbitration work to successfully defend a multi-million dollar suit from one of its contractors
- Settled a long-standing dispute with a joint venture partner in OMV's Pakistan joint venture
- Led the commercial analysis of OMV's interests in Kurdistan, resulting in OMV's exit
- Managed the massive number of contractor claims resulting from the Arab Spring and the Houthi capture of the capital.
Director, Commercial Development
OMV Petrom
Bucharest, Romania
10.2009 - 10.2012
- Led a fully functional commercial team of four
- Personally renegotiated the terms of the Neptun offshore production sharing contract
- Partnered with the CEO and Upstream Board member on a proposed investment in Ukraine
- Managed qualification demands of the Ukrainian authorities
- Concluded divestment of several OMV Petrom assets to third parties
- Represented the Upstream Board member in monthly dialogues with OMV Downstream.
Manager, Commercial & Legal
OMV New Zealand
Wellington, New Zealand
03.2004 - 10.2009
- Managed the commercial activities of OMV New Zealand, including strategy development and execution
- Established and led a team of two lawyers and four commercial managers
- Managed OMV Australia's diverse commercial and legal affairs
- Led Pohokura gas development project to Final Investment Decision
- Successfully navigated litigations commenced by a joint venture partner.
Manager, Commercial & Legal
OMV Australia
Perth, Australia
03.2003 - 03.2004
- Managed the commercial activities of OMV New Zealand, including strategy development and execution
- Established and led a team of two lawyers and four commercial managers
- Managed OMV Australia's diverse commercial and legal affairs
- Led Pohokura gas development project to Final Investment Decision
- Successfully navigated litigations commenced by a joint venture partner.
Manager, Commercial & Legal
OMV Pakistan
Islamabad, Pakistan
10.1997 - 03.2003
- Managed the commercial activities of OMV Pakistan
- Led negotiations on gas pricing and sales for OMV's first operated gas field development
- Developed and negotiated Pakistan's first shared asset utilization agreement
- Established and led a team of two lawyers, one commercial manager, and two economists.
Director, Legal and Commercial
OMV UK
London, England
03.1991 - 10.1997
- Led negotiations for all of OMV UK's M&A activities, including divestments
- Represented OMV's interests in the unitization of the Schiehallion oil field
- Represented OMV in negotiations with the Minister of State for Energy and managing directors of major oil companies
- Appointed to the Board of OMV UK in 2005.
Law and Contracts Manager/Secretary to the internal Occidental Board of Inquiry
Occidental Petroleum
Aberdeen, Scotland
01.1987 - 03.1991
- Led a team of eight lawyers during the investigations into the Piper Alpha disaster
- Managed a team of operational contracts, legal, and insurance personnel.
Education
Bachelor of Laws -
University of Aberdeen
01.1970
Postgraduate Diploma in Petroleum and Mineral Law Studies -
University of Dundee
01.1970
Skills
- Business Development
- Contract Negotiation
- Stakeholder Engagement
Personal Information
Title: Commercial and Governance Leader
Timeline
Head of Legal (& Commercial)
OMV Middle East & Africa
01.2016 - 03.2023
Manager, Commercial, Legal and Business Development
OMV Yemen
10.2012 - 01.2016
Director, Commercial Development
OMV Petrom
10.2009 - 10.2012
Manager, Commercial & Legal
OMV New Zealand
03.2004 - 10.2009
Manager, Commercial & Legal
OMV Australia
03.2003 - 03.2004
Manager, Commercial & Legal
OMV Pakistan
10.1997 - 03.2003
Director, Legal and Commercial
OMV UK
03.1991 - 10.1997
Law and Contracts Manager/Secretary to the internal Occidental Board of Inquiry
Occidental Petroleum
01.1987 - 03.1991
Bachelor of Laws -
University of Aberdeen
Postgraduate Diploma in Petroleum and Mineral Law Studies -
University of Dundee
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