Michael Edwards

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About Michael Edwards

Passionate leader integrating corporate strategic planning, social communities, ESG, policy and technology innovation - accelerating interconnections between social change, digital transformation, energy transition with businesses' strategic direction. A change agent influencing industry outcomes, new business models, digital interoperability, standards, the workforce of the future, and ESG asset portfolios integration. Lead communities, energy advocacy, stakeholder engagement, collaborative partnerships and decision-making that builds and strengthens industry business, leaders, and unifies direction over the short and long term. Build alignment on key industry initiatives for social responsibility, sustainability, DE & I, tech investment including startups, and delivery of purposeful energy solutions. Connects corporate responsibility with strengthening internal and external stakeholder communities, effectively managing change, consistently stewarding capital with high returns and deploying value stream solutions with focus on long term sustainability. Builds bridges, stakeholder engagement, market scenarios and industry strategies to addressing complex business challenges, Inspires strategic direction amongst diverse set of stakeholders, and delivers consistent business performance. Strong ability to assess, communicate, manage change and influence business financial and non-financial risks across a wide set of business stakeholders, organizations, policy owners and industry groups. CORE COMPETENCIES: Industry, Policy & Investor Advocate Strategic planning & execution leader Marketing, Sales, Communications, New Market Entry & Positioning and Negotiation Organizational governance Investment Stewardship Forecasting, Planning Stakeholder and Shareholder Management Emergency Response, Public Information Officer, Government Liaison, Crisis & Continuity Mgt Community Builder & Mentor Author, Presenter, Webinar Moderator Senior Leadership, Advisor and Board Member Project Risk Manager Technology Innovation Leader Agile Leader, Scrum Master Portfolio and Finance Management R&D Technology Leader Remote Operations Lead Innovation in Digital Expert Systems, Machine Learning, Automation Interoperability in Control Systems ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE: Tesco - Executive Board Strategic Planning Manager Baker Hughes - Global Deepwater Development Manager Nalco / EXXON Chemical - Global Marketing Manager Flow Assurance Andergauge Inc- Technology Account Manager Schlumberger, Inc, Global Offshore Field Engineer