An experienced and Business Strategy and Project Developer in the Energy and Marine Capital Project sectors in Asia, Africa, EMEA and US. With a focus on new market entry his experience covers a range of commercial infrastructure developments for LNG/Gas/Power and Oil/Fuel commodities.
Capital project and Strategy advisory to developers and investors for; emerging market risk, tendering, contract negotiation and management and site selection with direct Investment/development experience across the energy value chain with a focus on LNG & gas to power including innovative Floating concepts such as FSRU/FLNG, enabling market access and fast track import development.
Lead for developing innovation and commercializing in-house IP, from Seed, through technology development to market. Assessing market potential, Strategic partner selection and sourcing external funding.
Commercial Development experience is supported by a strong operational background with BP LNG/Oil Carrier experience as a navigation officer at sea and having worked in the E&P industry offshore Middle East (Oil & Gas exploration/Offshore and Subsea construction).
Experience in consultancy focused on business investigations and intelligence, producing reports and analysis/handling contacts for government agencies, international law firms and security related stakeholders.
Specialties: Business Development, Origination, Project Development, Innovation Development, contract administration, tender/bid document reviewing, report writing, market analysis, STCW 95 qualified, LNG dangerous cargo endorsements, Business Intelligence and Investigations, Company Security officer qualified
Business Development Manager @ From June 2013 to Present (2 years 7 months) SingaporeBusiness Development Manager @ Responsible for business development for innovative terminal and regasification projects undertaken by BW Gas Solutions and for driving development of innovation driven marine and energy technology solutions. From April 2012 to April 2013 (1 year 1 month) SingaporeLNG Business Development commercial/offshore @ Commercial business development within the London LNG team. Primary role is to handle commercial functions and development for ongoing offshore LNG projects as well as responding to tenders for potential projects, both new building and conversions of existing fleet.
Close connection with JV partners Leif Hoegh, in addition to responsibilities over conventional LNG projects with Suez and other charterers. From August 2006 to February 2012 (5 years 7 months) Offshore Surveyor @ Working in offshore construction and seismic surveys with offshore and exploration company Fugro middle east (based in Abu Dhabi).
roles covered included pipeline route surveys (ROV), jacket installation, multi beams and environemental data surveys From April 2004 to May 2006 (2 years 2 months) Deck Officer @ Deck officer on LNG carriers, product tankers and VLCC's, global trading From September 1998 to September 2003 (5 years 1 month)
MBA International Business, International Business @ European Business School of London & John Molsons Business School, Montreal From 2011 to 2012 BS Hons, Nautical Science @ Liverpool John Moores University From 2003 to 2004 Andrew Bridson is skilled in: Business Development, Project Management, Report Writing, Contract Management, LNG, Petroleum, Gas, Maritime, Infrastructure, Business Intelligence, Business Strategy, Deal Origination