The GESGB is a membership society that is governed by the members (through the Council) for the benefit of the wider membership.

The Council play a very active role within the society, their ideas, advice, and support are invaluable.  The changes in the world over the last few years have shaped the society. The focus has been on building long-term sustainability of the GESGB and giving the members a voice in its future.

 

Nominations for our 2024 council are now closed and it is time to vote for your Treasurer.

This is a role which includes, the budget and performance oversight, this gives  the membership of the society confidence, in the work of both the Executive Council and the Office Team. Working directly with the Executive Director, to develop the budgets and review the internal finance processes to ensure the society is fit for the future. A knowledge of budgeting and the different financial reports we use to direct the actions of the society is  required but you don’t need to be an accountant to fulfil this role.

• Reviews Society finances and reports  on long term health of society
• Account signatory
• Supporting Executive Director in Finance Management
• Responsible for updating the Finance related policies of the organisation and implementation of recommendations following the audit.
• Reports at the AGM

 

Meet the candidates…

Mark Rees

I have spent over 37 years as an earth scientist providing subsurface solutions to a range of clients over the world, but have also taken those skills into renewables, civil engineering and mining sectors.

I joined the Executive Board of PESGB in April 2021 as it was time to share back skills that I had gained over the years. I then became the current treasurer of the GESGB in April 2022.

I have been able to bring valuable management and financial support to the organisation and have been actively involved in the development and guidance to the operational team.

I am standing for another term as treasurer, a key role where we adapt to the evolving energy transition world, and the challenges it brings.

Being in a role takes time to understand all the activities and experiences of the organisation, I wish to continue in the role for another tenure and provide the necessary cross over between the two organisations.

 

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Paul Bellingham

I’m a regional geologist, business developer and explorer with over 20yrs experience across consulting, service companies and operators.

I’m currently working as an advisor with Westwood Energy and prior to that I was Vice President at ION Geophysical for 8yrs leading work on their regional datasets with a particular focus on the Atlantic margins.

Before ION, I was at Hess working exploration projects in Kurdistan, Australia, Ghana and India as well as working in strategy and planning for both production and exploration businesses setting budgets and long-term plans.

Having worked commercial, technical and leadership roles through my career, I’m well versed in balancing strategic objectives with financial reality and have a good knowledge of financial reporting, as such I’m well suited to the treasurer role on GESGB council.

This is an exciting time for the society with a new name and identity, and of course celebrating its 60th year.

I will bring energy and enthusiasm to council to try new ideas, reach new members and support existing members at this pivotal time as the energy industry transitions.

 

 

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GESGB members cast your vote HERE

Voting will close on Friday 17 November 2023, 5PM