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South Africa is in the fortunate position of having one of the highest solar resource potentials globally at an average of 2 500 hours of sunshine each year, presenting plenty of untapped solar power potential. With the energy crisis costing the country up to R4.1 billion each day, the need for alternative energy solutions is fast increasing.

South Africa has the potential to be one of the guiding lights of the entire continent’s energy transition.  Roberto Vigotti, RES4Africa’s Secretary General 

Based across the Australian-Asian region, Entrepid Ventures Solar Thailand already has a pipeline of solar and green energy organic projects, as well as advanced inorganic growth projects.

As indicated, the impressive depth and breadth of experience within our core leadership team and our operational experiences allow you to be confident in our ability to deliver exceptional value and performance. 

The Core Team

  • Mr Ian Jackson – B.Eng (1st Class Hons), M.I.Chem.E., MBA has over 35 years global experience in the energy sector.    
  • He has vast technical, commercial and executive experience in the renewable and traditional energy sectors, including holding Chief of Staff for Technology and Engineering for BP plc, which included all BP’s renewable technology including solar, hydrogen, gas and LNG global businesses, GM and director roles with Woodside in the LNG and domestic gas sectors. 
  • He has delivered LNG gas contracts worth over AUD 25 billion and lead energy companies to IPO on the London SX worth over GBP 1.5 billion. He was part of the initial team in Ophir Energy that became one the largest deep water acreage holders in Africa with a market capitalization over $1.5 billion. The passion now is to lead the same depth in renewable energy.
  • Multi role career from Drilling Engineer to Director Drilling on Platforms, Drillships, Semi submersibles, Jack-ups and Land rigs.
  • Extensive knowledge of the drilling and completion process both application and design, including Bit Design, Drilling Fluids, Directional Drilling and Completion design.
  • Developed the internationally known “Technical Limit” management process to identify performance improvement opportunities.
  • Previously with Ophir Energy, Reliance, Woodside Energy, BHP Petroleum and ConocoPhillips.

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  • 30+ years extensive experience in designing and implementing transformational projects across several continents, including Africa and other emerging markets.
  • Well-known as an industry-level strategist, change catalyst and executive team facilitator, he enjoys adding a unique blend of hard-nosed experience, extensive organisation architecture insights and strategic thinking to executive teams.
  • Lionel’s clients over the past two decades include BHP Billiton, Rio Tinto, Newcrest, ConocoPhillips, Woodside and Komatsu. He was a founding partner of VCI and NextGenOpX

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  • Strong blend of operational, technical and project experience and has led a wide range of improvement projects for resource companies around the globe.
  • Particularly skilled at assessing and analysing multi-dimensional challenges spanning operational, technical and strategic issues; and synthesising the information to develop integrated and sustainable solutions.
  • Experienced study manager in the resources sector, with proven capability to interact with specialists from diverse fields of expertise and backgrounds.
  • Ben has extensive experience in business transformation, commercial due diligence, operational improvement, supply and capital optimisation in the resource, infrastructure and heavy industrial sectors across Asia, Africa, Australia, North & South America.
  • He has over 20 years international experience in senior operational, commercial, product management and management consulting roles across several heavy industries including mining, steel, construction, manufacturing and tunnelling
  • Gideon is a master facilitator and technology visionary with unrivalled expertise in scenario planning. His career started at Anglo American where he established an internal consulting team focused on strategy design, restructuring, and technology visioning and implementation.
  • He has worked with most of the world’s top 20 resources corporations and was lead consultant for Rio Tinto’s Industry Leadership Program and AngloGold Ashanti’s Technology Innovation. He was a founding partner of VCI.
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  • Over 20 years’ commercial, strategy and operational consulting experience with VCI, NextGenOpX and KPMG.
  • Worked as lead consultant for strategic repositioning, organisational redesign and transformation projects for mining, oil and gas companies  including BHP Billiton, Rio Tinto, Peabody, AngloGold Ashanti, and Woodside.  
  • Extensive transaction experience includes 4 years with KPMG’s M&A Advisory Team in London.
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The Core Team

David Bond

David Bond

Multi role career from Drilling Engineer to Director Drilling on Platforms, Drillships, Semi submersibles, Jack-ups and Land rigs. Extensive knowledge of the drilling and completion process both application and design, including Bit Design, Drilling Fluids, Directional Drilling and Completion design. Developed the internationally known “Technical Limit” management process to identify performance improvement opportunities. Previously with Ophir Energy, Reliance, Woodside Energy, BHP Petroleum and ConocoPhillips. Connect on LinkedIn
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David Bond

David Bond

Multi role career from Drilling Engineer to Director Drilling on Platforms, Drillships, Semi submersibles, Jack-ups and Land rigs. Extensive knowledge of the drilling and completion process both application and design, including Bit Design, Drilling Fluids, Directional Drilling and Completion design. Developed the internationally known “Technical Limit” management process to identify performance improvement opportunities. Previously with Ophir Energy, Reliance, Woodside Energy, BHP Petroleum and ConocoPhillips. Connect on LinkedIn
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David Bond

David Bond

Multi role career from Drilling Engineer to Director Drilling on Platforms, Drillships, Semi submersibles, Jack-ups and Land rigs. Extensive knowledge of the drilling and completion process both application and design, including Bit Design, Drilling Fluids, Directional Drilling and Completion design. Developed the internationally known “Technical Limit” management process to identify performance improvement opportunities. Previously with Ophir Energy, Reliance, Woodside Energy, BHP Petroleum and ConocoPhillips. Connect on LinkedIn
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For more Information

Email: info@entrepid-ventures.com
Telephone: +66 (2) 722 9556-8
Fax: +66 (2) 722 9559

Bangkok office address:
2276, 2278 Pattanakarn Road
Suanluang
Bangkok   10250
Thailand