The exploration of new resources is not often a top priority for Middle Eastern national oil companies (NOCs). Thanks to giant oil fields discovered between 1940 and 1970, the region’s …
Sean Wheeler

Sean Wheeler
Sean Wheeler is a Stanford University Fellow at the Distinguished Careers Institute, mentoring Stanford students and start-ups, and Co-Chair of a Special Interest Committee on Sustainability at the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability. He was a senior partner in Kearney’s Strategy practice, covering the Energy sector, Public Sector, and family businesses, and served as Managing Partner for Turkey and the Black Sea region. With 28 years of international experience, he has led high-profile initiatives in the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas, focusing on global transformations, cost optimization, and growth. His pro bono work includes developing educational strategies for special needs schools and assisting refugees with business opportunities.
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For decades, major energy companies have been at the forefront of the global shipping of hydrocarbons. However, energy company shipping assets have largely underperformed, and this has generally been accepted …