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OUR TEAM
   AVENIR   

Our Team.

Founders & Management

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Experience

25 yrs in Oil, Gas, Future Fuels in M&A, Strategy, Operations across SE Asia, Australia and GCC

Previous Accountabilities

  • US$40-100MM

  • 100 - 300 staff

Companies

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Philip Askew
Founder  |  CEO, President

Philip leads the Avenir Energy Group companies as Founder & CEO and its Thailand Business as President.  He leads the team to build a portfolio of traditional and new energy business in Thailand and SE Asia as well as driving value delivery and step-change performance for all stakeholders.  Built on engineering, honed in business excellence and working with executive teams on strategies to deliver real change, he is now applying this capability for lower cost energy in SE Asia.

Philip was recently COO of an ENOC business building it from a startup to a large, successful digital energy business.  Previously he was a Partner in Schlumberger Business Consulting and Accenture leading growth, Cost-out, Organisation and operational effectiveness projects across SE Asia and Australia.   Before this he has worked for Shell, Boston Consulting Group, Carrier and Shell in Australia, SE Asia, North Asia, South Asia, GCC and the UK.

Philip has been passionate about Energy ever since he won a scholarship to attend Petroleum Engineering at UNSW in Australia 30 years ago.  Philip also has an MBA from the Darden School at the University of Virginia.    

Quote:  "Great things are possible if our teams are motivated, capable and our communities are engaged.  Achieving this, then success for all stakeholders is not just possible, it is inevitable."

Philip
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Experience

20 yrs in international finance, capital advisory, funding and portfolio restructuring in the energy and banking space

Previous Accountabilities

  • US$200 - 10 BN

  • 30 - 150 staff

Companies

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Bob Keijzer
Co-Founder  |  CFIO

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Bob Keijzer leads the Avenir Energy Group of companies as Co-Founder and Chief Financial & Investment Officer. He brings with him over 15 years of experience in advisory, finance, banking, strategy, and leadership. He has dedicated most of his career to focusing on energy markets, driving strategic growth and operational excellence within the various teams under his guidance.

Bob has a proven track record of success in managing and executing complex financial strategies, capital advisory & investment decisions, and high-value acquisitions. His career has seen him actively engage in diverse and dynamic markets across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. This global experience has equipped him with a deep understanding of regional market dynamics, regulatory environments, and cultural nuances, allowing him to navigate and capitalize on opportunities effectively. 

At Avenir Energy, Bob is responsible for overseeing the group's finances, investment strategies, and risk management, ensuring robust financial health and sustainable growth. 

A highly driven individual, Bob’s expertise in building and leading high-performing teams, coupled with his ability to develop and implement comprehensive financial strategies, makes him an invaluable asset to Avenir Energy. His commitment to excellence and passion for the energy sector continue to propel the company forward, establishing it as a leading new entrant in this niche energy market.

Bob is also the Founder of RMC Capital, a Capital Advisory firm based out of Dubai. Before that, he served as the General Manager of CBD Abu Dhabi, where he played a crucial role in driving the bank's growth across all business lines within the Emirate. Bob started his career at Fortis and ABN AMRO in the Netherlands. Bob holds degrees in International Economics & Finance and Investment Analysis. 

Bob
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Chris Newton
Advisor

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Experience

45 yrs experience, exploration, development and production, in exploration, petroleum economics, strategic planning, business development and ultimately business leadership in SE Asia. 

Previous Accountabilities

  • US$30 - 500 MM

  • 50 - 500 staff

Companies

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With 45 years of experience in upstream oil and gas, I specialize in oil and gas exploration and development, gas commercialization, and energy investment. My expertise extends to business development, corporate strategy, leadership, and management, focusing on maximizing asset value and strategic growth. Skilled in mergers and acquisitions, I have a strong background in company formation, development, and monetization, guiding organizations from inception to profitable maturity. I bring deep industry knowledge in leveraging opportunities for investment, fostering partnerships, and creating strategies that support sustainable energy projects and financial success within the oil and gas sector.

Chris
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Suchavadee Sirichote
VP New Business

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Experience

20 year in E&P oil and gas strategy and planning, investment optimization, asset management Thailand, China, Myanmar.

Previous Accountabilities

  • US$50-100 M

  • 50 - 400 staff

Companies

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Introducing Suchavadee, Vice President of New Business at Avenir, a seasoned professional with an impressive 20-year tenure in the upstream oil and gas sector. Her primary focus lies in identifying opportunities that align with Avenir's vision, spearheading energy investment lead generation, and formulating comprehensive commercial plans encompassing licensing, ventures, and development strategies.

Drawing from her extensive experience at Chevron, Suchavadee excels in strategic investment assessments, exhibits strong commercial acumen, and excels in nurturing stakeholder relationships.   During her tenure as Country Manager, overseeing assets in Myanmar, Suchavadee adeptly navigated socio-economic challenges and the global pandemic, strategically crafting investment plan, negotiating commercial agreements, fostering key partnerships, and significantly boosting asset value through targeted capital injections. Her visionary leadership, coupled with an unwavering commitment to diversity and people, played a pivotal role in steering sustainable growth.

Widely recognized as a luminary in the energy sector, Suchavadee has also contributed her expertise as a board member on energy committees. Her profound understanding of the energy value chain, along with key stakeholders such as governmental bodies, joint operation partners, and investors, empowers her to deliver tangible results in complex business environments.

Despite her reserved and introverted demeanor, Suchavadee adeptly communicates her business acumen with conviction and respect, facilitating well-informed decision-making processes. Her proficiency in critical thinking, decision analysis, and negotiation continues to drive new business ventures forward with remarkable efficiency and excellence.

Suchavadee

Commercial Administration

Technical Consultants

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Kim Morrison

Technical Team​

(Exploration & Development Advisor)

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Kim Morrison, an exploration consultant with Avenir Energy Group, has over 35 years of expertise in the oil and gas industry. He has held senior technical and managerial roles with leading companies, including Marathon, Shell, and Woodside, as well as smaller firms, contributing to significant oil and gas discoveries across regions like Australia, Southeast Asia, North Africa, and the Gulf of Mexico.

In 2011, Morrison founded KRX Energy, an exploration company that was successfully merged with ASX-listed Lion Energy in 2014. His educational background includes an Honours degree in Geology and Geophysics from The University of Sydney and a Diploma in Applied Finance and Investment from The Securities Institute of Australia.

He is a member of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists, the Petroleum Exploration Society of Australia, and SEAPEX. Known for his hands-on technical expertise and strategic approach to exploration, Morrison continues to drive success for Avenir Energy Group.

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Somchai Aursirisuk 

Technical Team

(Technical Consultant/Subsurface)

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Somchai Aursirisuk's total experience over 30 years in upstream petroleum industry with Unocal and Chevron. Worked, managed, or oversaw almost all aspects of the business from production, engineering, construction, and exploration in Oil & Energy in various companies as a Consulting Geophysicist​

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Visit Coothongkul

Technical Team​

 (Subsurface)

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Visit brings a wealth of experience in both technical and management roles within the energy sector, both in Thailand and internationally. His career began with ground water exploration at DMR in 1980, followed by geothermal projects with EGAT until 1987. He then transitioned to petroleum exploration and development with Unocal, working in both Thailand and the U.S. until 2003. Visit managed assets for PTTEP in Myanmar, Southeast Asia, and Oman, and concluded his career as COO of a coal mining subsidiary of PTT in Indonesia in 2018. Currently, he serves part-time as a Consultant for Avenir.

He holds a degree in Geology from Chiangmai University, a certification in Energy Technology from the Geothermal Institute at the University of Auckland, New Zealand, and a Master of Management from Sasin.

 

Quote : Discovery is seeing what everyone has seen and thinking what nobody has thought"

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Denis Bouclin

Technical Consultants​

(Reservoir engineer)

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Denis Bouclin is a seasoned professional in the oil and gas industry, with extensive expertise in well and reservoir management. Over his career, he has played a pivotal role in optimizing production and maximizing asset value in both mature and newly developed fields. Denis has a strong track record in problem well analysis, where he identifies and resolves complex operational challenges to enhance well performance and ensure asset integrity.

His experience in brownfield redevelopment has been instrumental in revitalizing aging fields, unlocking untapped potential, and extending field life. Denis also excels in evaluating new ventures, providing strategic insights and comprehensive analyses to guide investment decisions and assess project viability.

With a deep understanding of reservoir dynamics and a hands-on approach to well operations, Denis is a trusted expert in driving efficiency and profitability across diverse oil and gas projects, contributing to sustainable growth and operational excellence.

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Pasuk Eagark

Technical Team​

(Drilling & Well Services)

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Pasuk's strategic expertise is in all kinds of drilling project management, from greenfield exploration and development to brownfield optimization in both onshore and offshore oil and gas upstream operations, with more than 30 years of drilling and workover experiences from rig contractor roustabout to oil and gas operator senior management.

He started with the Pool International workover rig in Saudi Arabia in 1976. In 1979, he left the rig for a bachelor's degree in petroleum engineering at Texas A&M University (Class of 1984). Since 1984, his track record of drilling project management skills has begun as the rig site Drilling Supervisor and ended up as Drilling Superintendent in 2002 for Unocal Thailand. After that, he became an independent drilling advisor for Chevron Thailand, PTTEP Myanmar, Elite Drilling Services, PTTEP Australia, Coastal Energy Malaysia, PTTEP Thailand, and KrisEnergy Cambodia. He is currently a part-time Drilling Consultant for Avenir.

Quote: "Relentlessly strive for continuous improvement, with the ability to create a clear vision, define a plan to realize it, and take manageable risks with cross-functional team collaboration and open communications to achieve the ambitious goal efficiently and effectively."

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Perapon Sriwattana

Technical Team

(Facility Engineering)

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Experienced Facility Engineer with a robust background in design, construction, installation, commissioning, startup, operation, maintenance, and decommissioning of offshore Oil&Gas installations.  Adept at leading projects from inception to completion, ensuring safety, efficiency, and compliance with regulations and industry standards.

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Artit Krichphiphat

Technical Team

(Management/Planning/

Commercial)

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30+ years in upstream petroleum industry with Unocal and Chevron. Worked, managed, or oversaw almost all aspects of the business from production, engineering, construction, development planning, investment and risk management, technology development, productivity improvement, restructure and reorganization, emergency management and business continuity, digital transformation, and supply chain management.Have work experience in Singapore, Indonesia, Australia, United States and Thailand.

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 Anun Chonchawalit

Technical Team​

(Management/Planning/

Commercial)

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Dr. Anun Chonchawalit is Senior Vice President at PTT Exploration & Production Plc (PTTEP) and a director of 15 companies, including Carigali-PTTEPI Operating Co., PTTEP Africa Investment Ltd., and PTTEP Oman E&P Corp. With over three decades of experience, he has held leadership roles such as Chairman of Cove Energy Ltd., Director of PTTEP Netherlands Holding Coöperatie UA, and Manager of Business Development at Total E&P Thailand.

Dr. Chonchawalit holds a doctorate from the University of British Columbia, a master’s degree from the Asian Institute of Technology, and a bachelor’s degree from Chiang Mai University. He is a subsurface exploration expert with significant expertise in M&A, stakeholder management, and commercial negotiations. His strategic leadership has driven value creation across Thai and international energy companies, contributing to PTTEP’s growth and its global ventures.

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Pramote Sooksomporn

Technical Team

(Management/Planning/

Commercial)

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More than 27 years of O&G upstream planning and commercial experiences. Working knowledge on oil and gas assets in Southeast Asia, Kurdistan Region of Iraq,

 

Focus area: Corporate Strategic Planning; Decision Quality; Upstream O&G project management, Business planning work process improvement with focus on cost management and operational excellence; Financial efficiency improvement and investment evaluation for new and ongoing projects; commercial value-added on oil and gas products.

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