Leadership

	Mark Thompson Managing Director mthompson@epeusservices.com Since founding Èpeus in 2002 Mark has successfully managed the company through its initial start up phase into the respected multi-million dollar global professional management services consultancy it is today. As well as overseeing the day-to-day running of Èpeus’s global network of offices and projects, Mark also consults, advising senior managers within the financial, exploration and production, and drilling contractor sectors of the industry. Prior to founding Èpeus, Mark was employed by Transocean Inc where he managed a number of their global projects. During these projects he was involved in the management and control of construction, conversion, upgrade, repair and reactivation projects associated with Transocean’s fleet of offshore drilling rigs, including the first series of duel activity, ultra deepwater drill ships. More

	Emil Venter Finance Director eventer@epeusservices.com Emil has been involved in various financial management and accounting positions. He has brought with him a wealth of financial management experience, having worked for large corporations such as Barclays etc, as well as smaller companies. He is responsible for financial management of the Èpeus group of companies which include Aberdeen, Houston, Singapore and Abu Dhabi. His duties include overall cost control of all projects, cash flow forecasts and control across the group of companies. He also assist the Business Development Directors when tendering for new business.

	Paul J Franzetti Director, Legal pfranzetti@epeusservices.com Paul has been an attorney for 30 years. His experience has primarily involved complex general business litigation in the US and international arbitrations, but includes a corporate securities practice for a time with a major firm as well as in-house experience with a Fortune 100 company doing business internationally. Among other things, the litigation and arbitration matters in which Paul has been involved have concerned claims arising out of design and build construction contracts, as well as general contracts, securities issues, technology transfer agreements, employment discrimination, partnership issues, and oil and gas title issues. His corporate securities practice included representation of both issuing companies and investment bankers, and his in-house practice has included a variety of matters.

	Leng Forrest Special Projects Director lforrest@epeusservices.com Leng is very experienced in research and analysis of International investment and business risk and mitigation in the Oil and Gas industry. She has specialist knowledge of Chinese, Russian and West African markets. Possessing both an engineering degree and a MBA, Leng is highly skilled in analysing business activities and recommending strategy to project finance companies, investment banks and independent E&P Operators.