Robert Gardiner, Cpa
About Robert Gardiner, Cpa
Robert Gardiner is the Global Exploration Finance Manager at Chevron in Houston, Texas, with a background in finance and accounting from Texas A&M University and the University of Virginia Darden School of Business.
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Robert Gardiner currently holds the position of Global Exploration Finance Manager at Chevron. He has been in this role since July 2015, based in Houston, Texas, United States.
Current Role at Chevron
Robert Gardiner serves as the Global Exploration Finance Manager at Chevron. In this capacity, he manages financial aspects tied to the company's exploration activities. His work includes developing financial evaluation methodologies and conducting syndicate analysis to improve financial performance metrics. He has made significant contributions, such as establishing a periodic review process for Chevron's accelerated stock repurchase programs.
Previous Experience at PwC
From 2008 to 2013, Robert Gardiner worked as a Senior Associate at PwC in Houston, Texas. His responsibilities included financial analysis, audit management, and fostering client relationships. This role allowed him to develop a strong foundation in financial consulting and accounting practices.
Education and Expertise
Robert Gardiner holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business, earned between 2013 and 2015. Additionally, he has a Master of Science and a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Accounting from Texas A&M University. His extensive education in business and accounting has equipped him with the skills necessary for high-level financial management and strategic planning.
Notable Projects and Contributions
At Chevron, Robert Gardiner developed an evaluation methodology for assessing the value of an accelerated stock repurchase program, which is now part of the company's periodic review process. Additionally, he conducted a syndicate analysis to evaluate banks' bookrunner performances and provided recommendations for future tracking. His analysis of competitors' cost of debt calculations further demonstrated his capability to identify primary drivers causing variances.