Brian Essner
About Brian Essner
Brian Essner is the Vice President & General Manager of LNG Origination at Chevron in Singapore, with extensive experience in global LNG origination and energy management.
Company
Brian Essner is currently working at Chevron in Singapore. He holds the position of Vice President & General Manager LNG Origination. Chevron is a multinational energy corporation known for its involvement in every aspect of the oil, natural gas, and geothermal energy industries. Essner's role significantly involves managing the origination processes for LNG, which is a critical part of Chevron's global energy strategy.
Title
As the Vice President & General Manager LNG Origination at Chevron, Brian Essner plays a crucial role in the development and implementation of strategies for LNG origination. His responsibilities include overseeing structuring and commercial price reviews, ensuring successful project deliveries, and building strategic relationships.
Previous Roles
Before his current role, Brian Essner served as General Manager, East Mediterranean at Chevron from 2016 to 2021. Prior to that, he worked at BG Group as Vice President Commercial, from 2005 to 2016, overseeing operations in diverse locations including Kazakhstan, Egypt, Trinidad, Equatorial Guinea, Nigeria, Russia, UK, NWE, and USA. Earlier in his career, he was with Panhandle Energy from 2001 to 2005, focusing on Marketing, Business Development, and Asset Optimization in Houston, Texas. These roles have equipped him with a broad experience base in the energy sector.
Education and Expertise
Brian Essner holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance from Texas A&M University. His academic background in finance lays the foundation for his robust understanding of the economic and commercial aspects of energy management. Essner's expertise encompasses global LNG origination, structuring, and commercial price reviews, as well as a proven competency in integrated energy management.
Skills and Experience
Brian Essner has a distinguished track record in the energy sector, showcasing extensive skills in recruiting, forming, and leading high-performing multicultural teams. He excels in relationship-building with joint ventures, national gas companies, and customer partners. Essner is known for his ability to deliver material transactions and create value-adding business success through his strategic and operational acumen.