We’ve had some fantastic names sit down for our platform, The Journey. From Bob Keiller to Jimmy Milne, these industry leaders discussed how they got to the top, the obstacles they overcame and the helping hands they had along the way.
Last year the Journey started with outgoing Oil and Gas chief executive Malcolm Webb sitting down with Energy Voice.
What does touring with Radiohead teach you about business.
“Be nice to people when you’re on top because you’ll never know who you’ll need on your way down,” according to Neil Sims.
The Expro leader, also known as the drummer from alternative rock band Catherine Wheel, would know – Radiohead was his support act.
Wood Group chief executive, Robin Watson, netted our most popular Journey episode to date with more than 3,000 shares on LinkedIn.
Robin Watson’s career boils down to two things – adventure and family.
Growing up on the west coast of Scotland, his appetite for adventure was shaped by the wide expanse of the neighbouring sea.
He quickly joined the merchant navy before later transitioning into the oil and gas sector.
Former Wood Group chief executive Bob Keiller used the platform to exclusively reveal the launch of his new company AB15.
To find out the next challenge the industry heavyweight plans to tackle go here.
If there’s one thing Jimmy Milne has mastered during his 50 years in business it’s how to bounce back.
The serial entrepreneur has made and lost fortunes more times than he would like to admit.
In this episode of The Journey, Energy Voice sat down with Milne in his home to chart the journey from a north-east farm boy to a three-time Queen’s Award recipient.
For James Paton’s first major pitch as the leader of his own company he called in some favours.
He assembled the best and brightest he knew and stood in front of the potential client as a complete project team. There was only one catch – the only person who worked for ADIL was James.
See how the pitch turned out here.
In this episode of The Journey, Aker’s Matt Corbin discusses his rise to the top, industry triumphs and challenges, balancing work and family life and what he would tell his 19-year-old self.
In just three years, industry entrepreneur Steven Gray has built a subsea company to rival most.
Rovop, which posted £3.2million in turnover in 2012, now employs 130 staff, operates in nearly every international energy base and is on track to record £25million in turnover for this financial year.
Andrew Millar wants to thank his teenage wayward self.
The outgoing British Consul General in Houston he insists a penchant for girls and rugby eventually led him to a career in the civil service.
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