James O'Brien

Bis 2023, Head of LNG Trading, EP Resources AG

Zug, Schweiz

Über mich

Experienced leader within the LNG and Natural Gas sectors, particularly within physical and financial trading, shipping and operations. Extensive network and experience within the global Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), Natural Gas, Energy & Shipping industries, Government & IGO/NGO sectors.

Fähigkeiten und Kenntnisse

Business development
Shipping
Business Strategy
Commercial Management
Commodity hedging
LNG Trading
Tanker Chartering
Letters Of Credit
Strategic Planning
Direct Marketing
Energy Trading
Energy
Natural Gas
International Sales
Contract Negotiation
Contract Management
Contract Writing
Management
LNG
Infrastructure
Trader
Originator
Marketing
Strategy
Crude oil
Risk Management
Credit Risk
Microsoft
Supply chain management
Entrepreneurship
Negotiation
International Management
International experience
Government contracts
Vertrieb
Consulting
Strategy Development
Globalisation
MS Office
English Language
International Business Development
Acquisition
Sales & Marketing
Procurement
Project Management
Leadership
independent
Reliability
Responsible
Motivation
Team work
Leadership skills
Communication skills
ambitious
Commitment
Flexibility
Strategic mindset
willingness to travel
open minded
Presentation skills
Curiosity
Empathy
ability to work under pressure
Intercultural competence
Negotiation skills
Interpersonal skills
Enthusiasm

Werdegang

Berufserfahrung von James O'Brien

  • 2 Jahre und 7 Monate, Okt. 2020 - Apr. 2023

    Head of LNG Trading

    EP Resources AG

    LNG Trading, Sales, Marketing and optimisation, Chartering, Shipping, Physical cargo management, finance and operations. Startup and Leadership of LNG business.

  • 5 Jahre und 1 Monat, Jan. 2014 - 2019

    Head of LNG/Trading

    AOT Energy / Astra Transcor Energy Group

    - Built an LNG trading and origination business for AOT Energy from a non-existent basis. - Responsible for all Global LNG trading, business development and project activities. - Created the Global LNG & Gas strategy as well as obtaining board approval for implementation. - Extensive relationship building on a global basis with LNG industry participants as well as with top Government level decision makers.

  • 4 Jahre und 6 Monate, Juli 2009 - Dez. 2013

    LNG Trading & Shipping Manager

    Axpo

    - Commercial role developing AXPO/EGL's LNG trading business - Main activities were focussed on LNG Trading, Origination, Shipping, Optimisation, Regasification - Active on both Long/Short term LNG trading on a global basis

  • 1 Jahr und 2 Monate, Apr. 2008 - Mai 2009

    LNG Broker

    Gibson shipbrokers

    - LNG Shipbrokerage (Chartering, Sale & Purchase, Demolition) - LNG Cargo Brokerage - Business Development - Consultancy

  • 1 Jahr und 6 Monate, Nov. 2006 - Apr. 2008

    LNG Business Development Associate

    Mitsui O.S.K. Lines

    - Business Development for Mitsui O.S.K. Line's LNG carrier division based out of London - Commercial management of 3 LNG vessels as well as 3 Newbuildings - Marketing and Chartering of vessels - Extensive relationship building with Majors, NOCs, Traders, Charterers, Banks and co-owners of LNG vessels

  • 2 Jahre und 2 Monate, Aug. 2004 - Sep. 2006

    Management Trainee

    A.P. Moller - Maersk

    - Two year graduate trainee program - Combined education and on the job experience at one of the largest shipping companies in the world.

Ausbildung von James O'Brien

  • 1 Monat, Nov. 2001 - Nov. 2001

    Project Finance

    École Nationale Supérieure des Mines de Paris

  • 13 Jahre und 5 Monate, Aug. 2000 - Dez. 2013

    Bachelor Degree

    NTNU

  • 11 Monate, Aug. 1999 - Juni 2000

    Norwegian Language

    NTNU

Sprachen

  • Englisch

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Interessen

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