Worked for Shell for over 30 years in various roles – exploration geology, oil and gas pricing, strategy and planning, portfolio analysis and broad stakeholder relationship management. Retired from Shell in 2013 as Government Relations Manager Shell Upstream South Africa. Has a deep knowledge and understanding of Southern African government systems and the impact of socio-economic policies on the growth and development of people and the economy.Also worked as a geologist early in his career, in various Southern African countries.