Hugh Ebbutt Email Address

Associated Director

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Hugh has over 30 years of global experience in the upstream energy business, originally as an explorer with BP, then in a range of roles at Chevron and Hess, and holds an MBA from LBS. Hugh focuses on growth strategies and competitive priorities in upstream oil and gas, based on deep E&P insight and rigorous analysis of industry realities. He helps companies to: • Develop stronger portfolios, including evaluating deals and assets, to deliver on objectives • Become more adaptable, innovative and agile - for a fast changing business environment • Develop distinctive capability and technology strategies – to meet their needs • Put in place effective, highly motivated team orgs - with a clear sense of purpose • Make better decisions, based on effective, fact based economic and technical evaluation He was a Partner in Arthur D. Little’s Global Energy Practice, based originally in London and then in Houston, where he led and grew ADL’s upstream business, before moving to CRA International as a Vice President. He now works on a non-exclusive basis with AT Kearney and CRA Marakon. His oil company experience includes five years with Chevron, working in Business Planning, Exploration and Development. He worked on a number of key oil and gas transactions, and in development and exploration with Hess, as it rapidly grew its upstream position in the North Sea, after seven formative years with BP in Exploration - in London, Eakring, Aberdeen, San Francisco and Egypt. He speaks some Spanish and French, and has published articles on the outlook for oil and gas, factors driving demand and supply, resource and technology issues, business models, competitive positioning, strategies and deals. Hugh brings a deep understanding of the energy business environment, its key strategic issues and players, and the industry’s changing economic and technical challenges. He has a strong record of repeat business with its leading and most active players.