Stuart H.
Oil Industry Management Consultant
Professional Value
Stuart is a management consultant who helps senior retail executives at oil companies improve retail network performance and optimise property assets. Former head of BP’s UK retail business, he has designed and delivered retail oil strategy training to senior managers in six countries and advised the UK government’s deregulation task‑force, driving profitable growth despite margin pressure.
Executive Profile
This oil industry expert is Principal of a well-established Management Consultancy firm in the UK. After 30 years of service, he left BP some 10 years ago to establish his own Consultancy.
Stuart was head of BP's Retail business in the United Kingdom, and a Director of several of BP's daughter companies. During his career with BP, he also managed the company's retail business activities in sales and marketing, real estate, engineering, investment, site, network and property management, as well as New Ventures.
Stuart was the United Kingdom Oil Industry's representative on the UK Government body which revised Health and Safety practices and procedures on retail service stations, and on the UK Government's "De-regulation Unit" Task Force.
As well as providing business consultancy services, he also designs, manages and implements training programmes in Retail Oil Industry business matters for many leading oil companies and for business strategy companies. These activities are both as an independent consultant trainer and on behalf of several of the foremost International Training Providers.
As well as throughout Europe, Stuart has run courses in Russia, South Africa, Malaysia, India, and has forthcoming events in Oxford, London, Rome, Miami and Singapore.
Stuart is a respected member of the oil industry community, a regular contributor to industry publications and conferences and a member of The Institute of Petroleum.
Core Competencies
Leadership
Stuart demonstrates leadership expertise through managing large business portfolios and leading cross-functional teams.
He has designed and directed training courses for international oil companies and training providers, focusing on retail oil industry business matters.
Stuart's leadership experience includes various posts at BP and other companies, where he inspired teams to achieve optimal business results.
Business Strategy
Stuart has developed and implemented business strategies, including a 'think tank' project that reported to the Board on the future development of retail business.
He has trialled new concepts, negotiated with public bodies and primary suppliers, and contributed to the growth of the oil industry through his strategic expertise.
Marketing - General
Stuart has managed marketing efforts in highly competitive environments, producing profits despite declining margins.
His expertise in general marketing includes developing and executing strategies to drive business growth and stay ahead in the market.
Stuart's experience in the oil industry has equipped him with the skills to navigate complex market dynamics and achieve business objectives.