Fred Charlton
About Fred Charlton
Fred Charlton serves as the Managing Director and Chairman of Energy Investment Banking at Simmons Energy, a Division of Piper Sandler, where he has worked since 1990. He has a background in engineering and investment banking, with previous roles at Schlumberger and an educational foundation from the University of Oxford and Harvard Business School.
Work at Piper Sandler
Fred Charlton has served as Managing Director and Chairman of Energy Investment Banking at Simmons Energy, a Division of Piper Sandler, since 1990. In this role, he has focused on providing investment banking advisory services specifically within the energy services and equipment sector. His extensive experience in this field spans over three decades, emphasizing his commitment to the energy industry.
Previous Experience at Schlumberger
Before joining Simmons Energy, Fred Charlton worked at Schlumberger in various engineering roles. He served as Field Engineer from 1984 to 1987 for three years, where he gained valuable experience in the energy sector. He later held the position of Engineer in Charge in Jordan for eight months in 1987 to 1988, further enhancing his expertise in the industry.
Education and Expertise
Fred Charlton studied Mechanical Engineering at Christ Church, University of Oxford, from 1981 to 1984, where he was awarded an open scholarship. He later pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Harvard Business School from 1988 to 1990. His educational background has equipped him with a strong foundation in both engineering and business, which he applies in his investment banking practice.
Involvement in Private Equity and Nonprofit Work
In addition to his role at Simmons Energy, Fred Charlton serves on the investment committee of Simmons Private Equity, which focuses on energy investments in Europe. He is also a board member of Making It Better, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing remedial reading intervention for children up to third grade in Houston schools. His involvement in these organizations reflects his commitment to both the energy sector and community service.