Kimberley Wood
Gerrards Cross,Buckinghamshire
Summary
Accomplished legal professional and trusted adviser with expertise in strategic business advice, energy transactions and projects, remuneration policy, and corporate governance. Demonstrates a strong ability to manage legal risk and ensure compliance oversight. Committed to leveraging skills to drive corporate success and uphold standards.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work history
General Counsel & Company Secretary
Storegga
London, United Kingdom
2023.09 - Current
CCS project developer with GIC, Macquarie, XRG, Mitsui, Snam and M&G as major institutional shareholders
- Trusted advisor to the Board and Founders, leveraging upon my board experience
- As a member of the Executive Committee, worked with the CEO and CFO in formulating a focused strategic plan for the company
- Built the legal and company secretarial function
- Established the corporate governance framework for the company, implementing robust compliance procedures, including a new training programme
- Structured and led all M&A transactions
- Implemented all funding rounds for the company
- Assisted with the formation of the remuneration policy for the company
- Oversaw risk management processes to mitigate potential threats
Non-Executive Director
Energean plc
2020.07 - Current
LSE listed energy company, with a focus on gas in the Eastern Mediterranean
- Chair of the Remuneration & Talent Committee
- Member of the Nomination & Governance Committee
- Workforce Representative on the Board
Non-Executive director
Meren Inc.
2018.03 - Current
Canadian TSX listed oil & gas company with a focus on Africa and Latin America
- Chair of the Corporate Governance & Nomination Committee
- Member of the Compensation Committee
Non-Executive Director
Gulf Keystone Petroleum
2018.09 - 2024.06
LSE listed oil company with a focus on Kurdistan
- Chair of the Remuneration Committee
- Member of the Audit & Risk Committee, the Nomination Committee and the Safety & Sustainability Committee
Non-Executive Director
Valeura Energy
2019.05 - 2023.09
Canadian TSX listed oil & gas company with a focus on South East Asia
- Chair of the Governance, Nomination & Compensation Committee
- Member of the Audit Committee and the Health, Safety & Sustainability Committee
Senior Consultant
Norton Rose Fulbright LLP
2018.03 - 2023.09
Worked with long term clients as a strategic advisor on their M&A transactions
Partner
Norton Rose Fulbright LLP
London
2015.09 - 2018.03
Head of Oil & Gas for Europe, Africa and the Middle East, working with clients on their M&A transactions including majors implementing their disposal strategy
Partner
Vinson & Elkins LLP
London
2011.01 - 2015.09
Member of the Energy Transaction and Projects team, working with clients on M&A transactions throughout EMEA, as well as alternative financing arrangements such as royalty streams
Associate
Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP
London
2001.10 - 2011.01
Lawyer in the Energy Department working on a broad range of transactions throughout EMEA
Trainee Solicitor
LeBoeuf, Lamb, Greene & MacRae LLP
London
1999.10 - 2001.10
Education
Legal Practice Course -
College of Law
London /1998 - /1999
Diploma in Law (CPE) -
College of Law
London /1997 - /1998
Masters of Law (LLM) - Public International Law
University College London
London /1996 - /1997
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) -
University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh /1994 - /1996
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Western Ontario
Canada /1989 - /1993
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Expert in M&A
- Listed company experience
- Corporate governance knowledge
- Compliance oversight
- Remuneration policy expert
- Managing legal risk
Affiliations
- Scuba diving, travel and gardening
Qualifications
Qualified as a Solicitor in England & Wales, 2001
Nationalities
- Canadian
- British
Timeline
General Counsel & Company Secretary
Storegga
2023.09 - Current
Non-Executive Director
Energean plc
2020.07 - Current
Non-Executive Director
Valeura Energy
2019.05 - 2023.09
Non-Executive Director
Gulf Keystone Petroleum
2018.09 - 2024.06
Non-Executive director
Meren Inc.
2018.03 - Current
Senior Consultant
Norton Rose Fulbright LLP
2018.03 - 2023.09
Partner
Norton Rose Fulbright LLP
2015.09 - 2018.03
Partner
Vinson & Elkins LLP
2011.01 - 2015.09
Associate
Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP
2001.10 - 2011.01
Trainee Solicitor
LeBoeuf, Lamb, Greene & MacRae LLP
1999.10 - 2001.10
Legal Practice Course -
College of Law
/1998 - /1999
Diploma in Law (CPE) -
College of Law
/1997 - /1998
Masters of Law (LLM) - Public International Law
University College London
/1996 - /1997
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) -
University of Edinburgh
/1994 - /1996
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Western Ontario
/1989 - /1993