Award-Winning Political & Media Strategist Louise Stewart Joins OEUK


Offshore Energies UK has appointed Louise Stewart as Director of External Relations and Commercial Affairs based in London.


This newly created role helps OEUK and its members shape the future of the North Sea and the UK’s energy future, convening the relationships, commercial investments and policies to safeguard and drive security and innovation across the nation’s diverse offshore energy mix.


OEUK is the leading body for the UK’s offshore energy industry giving a voice to over 400 organisations and businesses up and down the British Isles. Its members’ people work across offshore oil, gas, carbon capture and storage, hydrogen and wind.


From operators to the supply chain and from production to decommissioning, they are safely providing cleaner fuel, power and products to the UK.


Louise has built a distinguished career, firstly as a political editor with the BBC and then as a senior leader with Federation of Small Business, at leading agencies and most recently as Vice President of Global Communications and Engagement with Meta’s Oversight Board, the parent company of leading brands, including Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp.


OEUK is campaigning for a homegrown energy future that makes the most of the UK’s domestic energy resources as it journeys to net zero. It has just held a series of live debates about the Future of the North Sea in Aberdeen, Falkirk and Newcastle to hear the views of the public.


Fulkrum Appoints Louisa Poole As Chief Financial Officer


Fulkrum, a global leader in inspection, expediting, auditing, and technical staffing services, has announced the appointment of Louisa Poole as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Bolstering Fulkrum’s continued geographical expansion, Louisa boasts almost three decades of international experience.


With a career spanning wealth management, manufacturing, healthcare, logistics and private equity-backed ventures, Louisa brings a wealth of expertise overseeing global financial operations in the UK, Europe, Asia, and the USA.


Louisa is an experienced Financial Director and Chartered Accountant with a proven track record supporting mergers and acquisitions, large-scale ERP implementations, strategic capital optimization, and organizational transformation for global enterprises.


Commenting on the appointment, Fulkrum’s Global Vice President, Brock Falkenhagen, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Louisa to Fulkrum. Strengthening our existing leadership team, Louisa’s extensive expertise will support our ongoing financial strategy and international expansion.


“Louisa’s pragmatic leadership and commitment to operational excellence are matched by her passion for giving back to her local community which is demonstrated through her work as a voluntary governor and trustee for a large hospice. We look forward to working with Louisa as we enter this next period of growth.”


Paradigm has announced the opening of an expanded facility in Houston to support its continued growth. This expansion marks a significant achievement for the company. It will house its growing workforce and asset base, enabling the deployment of drilling technologies that lower the carbon impact and cost of traditional oil and gas exploration and production operations.


Jim Profit, Paradigm Drilling’s Chief Operating Officer, adds, “The launch of Paradigm Drilling Services USA Inc, has been a natural progression for us, as we have grown a significant client base of partners and clients who use our suite of drilling tools.”


In particular, Paradigm is looking to cater to the demand for their Driver®


- Traction Drill Collar


Tool, which boasts a unique design and tool function that improves WOB transfer by mitigating pipe buckling which in turn reduces drilling dysfunction such as axial & lateral vibration as well as stick-slip.


Jim concludes, “We are looking to deliver real value to wells by offering a faster and more efficient service, whilst at the same time catering to our core values of saving our clients time and money through bespoke, unique drilling technology.”


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Paradigm Drilling Services USA Inc. Launches In Houston, Texas


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