Speakers

Scott Gilbert is an experienced energy executive, investor, and entrepreneur with almost 20 years of international experience in the oil and gas sector, primarily across Africa and Latin America. He began his career in Angola in 2008 in the oilfield services industry as an engineer and went on to hold senior commercial and executive roles, including serving as Managing Director for Angola at Weatherford, where he led a multi-product, multi-functional business of over 500 employees.

Scott has built a successful track record as an investor and entrepreneur, founding and scaling multiple businesses across the energy sector. He brings to Corcel plc extensive expertise in international, complex M&A, deal origination, and strategic growth initiatives. He holds a BEng in Electronics and Electrical Engineering from Robert Gordon University.

He is fluent in Portuguese and Spanish, reflecting his work across Lusophone and Latin American markets.