Speakers

David is a highly experienced energy executive, having worked in bp since 1984. David started his career as a petroleum engineer in the UK North Sea which soon led to roles in Alaska, Mexico and California before returning to London and roles in planning and oil trading. He then embarked on a wider operational career in the upstream taking on various leadership positions including business unit leader in TNK-BP, technical director and vice president North Sea, and chief operating officer in Iraq before returning to London to lead the office of the CEO. David held the position of president of bp Russia for eight years and was responsible for building and strengthening our relationship and businesses with Rosneft. On October 1, 2022 he was appointed president of bp Trinidad and Tobago responsible for leading the gas business in Trinidad and strengthening relationships with key stakeholders. On July 1, 2026 he assumed the role of president bp Latin America & Caribbean.