Sam Laidlaw

Sam Laidlaw’s Biography

Sam Laidlaw has significant international experience in the oil and gas industry.

Sam is a Founder and Executive Chairman of Neptune Energy Group, an international oil and gas exploration and production company set up in 2015, and financed by private equity.

Previously, Sam was CEO of Centrica Plc, Britain’s largest energy provider, where he re-organised the company to increase efficiency and competitiveness. Other previous roles include Executive Vice President of Chevron Corporation; Non-Executive Director of Hanson PLC; Chief Executive Officer of Enterprise Oil plc; and President and Chief Operating Officer of Amerada Hess Corporation.

A qualified solicitor with an MBA from INSEAD, Sam currently holds a number of Non-Executive roles including Non-Executive Director of HSBC Holdings and RioTinto. He is also the Chairman of the National Centre for Universities and Business, and Chairman of the UK Council for INSEAD.

Sam has been a member of the UK Prime Minister's Business Advisory Group and a Senior Director of the UK Department of Transport. Sam Laidlaw has significant international experience in the oil and gas industry.

Sam is a Founder and Executive Chairman of Neptune Energy Group, an international oil and gas exploration and production company set up in 2015, and financed by private equity.

Previously, Sam was CEO of Centrica Plc, Britain’s largest energy provider, where he re-organised the company to increase efficiency and competitiveness. Other previous roles include Executive Vice President of Chevron Corporation; Non-Executive Director of Hanson PLC; Chief Executive Officer of Enterprise Oil plc; and President and Chief Operating Officer of Amerada Hess Corporation.

A qualified solicitor with an MBA from INSEAD, Sam currently holds a number of Non-Executive roles including Non-Executive Director of HSBC Holdings and RioTinto. He is also the Chairman of the National Centre for Universities and Business, and Chairman of the UK Council for INSEAD.

Sam has been a member of the UK Prime Minister's Business Advisory Group and a Senior Director of the UK Department of Transport.

Sam Laidlaw’s Newsfeed

PE-backed Neptune Energy sold to Italy’s Eni for $4.9bn

Sam Laidlaw, executive chairman of Neptune Energy believes that the transaction offers a new and exciting phase for Neptune.

Sam Laidlaw’s Background

Neptune Energy

Executive Chairman

Jun 2015 - Present

London, UK

An independent oil & gas exploration and production company launched in June 2015. The Group seeks to identify large-scale investment opportunities in the North Sea, North Africa and SE Asia leveraging its strong relationship network and the current energy market dynamics. Neptune is backed by funds advised by two global alternative investment managers, The Carlyle Group and CVC Capital Partners.

Centrica plc

CEO and Chairman of the Executive and Disclosure Committees

2006 - 2014

London, UK

Centrica is the parent company of British Gas in the UK and Direct Energy in North America, serving over 27 million customers in these core markets.

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Current Board Positions

Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

Chair of the Global Leadership Council

Oxford, UK

Established in 1996, Saïd Business School at Oxford University is one of the most prestigious business schools in the world. As Chair of the Global Leadership Council, Sam and other leaders from business and government provide advice and oversee the work of the school, approving major strategic decisions.

National Centre for Universities and Business

Chairman

Jun 2015 - Present

London, UK

The National Centre for Universities and Business supports, develops and promotes world-class collaboration between universities and business across the UK.