William A. Young
Author of Across the Table: An International Oil Negotiator Navigates the Choppy Waters of Global Intrigue
Over 30 years experience in all segments of the oil and gas industry with companies including Amoco, BP, Burlington Resources, ConocoPhillips and BG Group
Versatile, energetic, results-driven leader specializing in business development, commercial negotiations/agreements, mergers and acquisitions, joint venture management, internal consulting and finance
Led negotiations in Azerbaijan, Russia, China, the U.S. and the Philippines
Education: Wharton (University of Pennsylvania) – MBA (Finance);
Duke University – BS (Math)
Over 30 years experience in all segments of the oil and gas industry with companies including Amoco, BP, Burlington Resources, ConocoPhillips and BG Group
Versatile, energetic, results-driven leader specializing in business development, commercial negotiations/agreements, mergers and acquisitions, joint venture management, internal consulting and finance
Led negotiations in Azerbaijan, Russia, China, the U.S. and the Philippines
Education: Wharton (University of Pennsylvania) – MBA (Finance);
Duke University – BS (Math)
Recognition and Awards:
- Successful bid for Azeri Field project in the Azerbaijan sector of the Caspian Sea (Amoco)
- Creation of Pan American Energy (merger of Amoco and Bridas southern cone assets) (Amoco)
- Helios Award Commendation for Finance Innovation (BP)
- Collaborated with Harvard Business School on case study BP: Policy Statement on the Use of Project Finance
- Bataan polyethylene project (BP)