Dan Oconnor

Background

About Dan Oconnor

Twenty-five years of experience in corporate operations management and business development, with a focus on manpower, project management, inspection, engineering, asset integrity, and project delivery services.I have built and scaled organizations across global markets throughout my career. Over the past twenty years, I have established eight companies across five countries (Trinidad, Suriname, Guyana, the United Kingdom, and the United States), creating sustainable solutions across the Energy, Maritime, Shipbuilding, and Power Generation sectors.My background includes building global business units from the ground up, leading high-performing teams, navigating complex regulatory and local content environments, and fueling growth through strategic partnerships, client engagement, and disciplined commercial management. I am dedicated to ensuring both client and employee satisfaction while creating long-term value and loyalty. My core competencies include strategic market development, international expansion, financial and administrative governance, contract negotiations, project assurance, commercial strategy, compliance management, and multi-entity operational leadership.As Executive Vice President of Commercial & Strategy and a member of the CGR Executive Team, I lead the company’s commercial, sales, marketing, and strategic growth initiatives. I also manage CGR’s international operations, serving as Managing Director for our entities in Trinidad, Guyana, and Suriname.