About

Matthew founded Walter Hewitt in 2009 with a commitment to becoming a trusted and valued partner to our clients in the energy sector. Throughout his 12 of years experience in executive search Matthew attributes his dedicated and integral approach to building relationships as the foundation of his success. Over the last 9 years Matthew has successfully managed a broad range of search projects across the global energy sector building strong relationships with both major and independent energy companies.

In addition to his duties as managing director of Walter Hewitt Matthew heads up the company’s project management team. Often working with tight schedules and across multiple time zones Matthew draws upon his strong organisational skills to consistently exceed expectations. As the managing director of a growing company Matthew is extensively travelled, regularly meeting clients client’s internationally and is no stranger to working from an airport lounge.

Jason has over 10 years of experience in Executive Search including more than 8 years in the International Energy Sector. Throughout his career he has thrived when fulfilling niche, hard to find, executive search mandates that others have failed to deliver. These projects have covered both established markets such as Europe and the Middle East and also the Emerging Markets such as Latin America and Asia including; Brazil, Kazakhstan, India, Indonesia and Malaysia amongst other countries.

Jason is the Head of Research & Delivery for Walter Hewitt, overseeing the company’s research efforts and providing valuable project oversight to our growing team. He utilises his BA Degree in Business Management to cut through to the drivers of each project and ensure the shortlists we deliver are as comprehensive and accurate as possible for our clients. Jason is an active networker and is extensively travelled visiting both major and minor industry events wherever possible.

With over 35 years’ experience in the energy industry in the UKCS, Far East and Africa, Robert is able to draw upon his extensive experience in both geoscience and commercial roles to support Walter Hewitt’s client and candidate attraction. He is able to leverage his experience in field appraisal and development teams to not only advise on hiring the most appropriate person to fulfill the role, but also on how someone might best fit into the dynamics of an existing team.

With over two decades in business development Robert is able to advise on a wide range of issues from commercial agreements (farm ins or transportation agreements and JOA’s), decommissioning liabilities and strategic drivers.

As a board member of both a private start up which was sold to an AIM listed company and a UK subsidiary of a US Parent in the 2000’s it was vital to recruit not just the right staff but also to recruit constructive shareholders who are both able and willing to last the course of an often difficult startup proposition. This experience will prove invaluable to Walter Hewitt’s team as they seek to continue growing the business and building on their service offering.

With upwards of 30 years experience in the energy industry in the UKCS, Middle East and Africa, Tony brings his experience in petroleum engineering, production operations and data management to support Walter Hewitt’s client and candidate attraction. His experience in the full life cycle of field development from appraisal to abandonment will support Walter Hewitt identifying and proposing the most able candidates to meet the challenges of a role, team and organisation.

With extensive experience in business planning, new technology and oil industry software applications Tony is also able to advise on issues ranging from strategic and business planning of new initiatives to the organisational & capability requirements of field operations.

As both board member and leadership team member of two startups, one of which was sold to a NASDAQ listed company in the late 2000’s he has the experience of the types of staff required during the development of these organisations. Tony’s vast range of experience will support the ongoing growth of Walter Hewitt Search & Selection.