CEO
Oil Company
$500 - 1 500 000
Golden Hello
Oil business
Head of Oil and Gas, US Banking
Location: North Pacific Region of United States.
Our client an oil company, are seeking to appoint a new CEO utilising a succession program of twelve months.
Our ideal short-list will consist of three candidates currently working in the oil business or be a senior executive in oil and gas wholesale premier investment US banking.
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is the senior executive responsible for providing strategic leadership, operational oversight, and financial stewardship for our client corporation and its subsidiaries. Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the CEO ensures that corporate activities support long‑term operational sustainability, shareholder value, responsible growth, and adherence to cultural and community priorities.
The CEO serves as our clients primary representative to shareholders, governmental entities, business partners, and other stakeholders. The position requires strong leadership, high integrity, and a deep understanding of the mission and responsibilities of a North Pacific Regional Native Corporation.
Education and/or Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, or related field required.
• Graduate degree in business, management, or relevant field strongly preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of executive or senior management experience with complex organizations, government contractors
• Experience working and negotiating with governments.
• Demonstrated experience in contract negotiation, federal contracting, and regulatory compliance preferred.
• Experience working with Iñupiaq-speaking communities and the ability to understand and speak the Iñupiaq language is desirable, but definately not essential.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Strategic Leadership & Governance
• Provides strategic direction for the Corporation and subsidiaries, ensuring alignment with Board directives, ANCSA requirements, and long‑term corporate goals.
• Executes the general policies and specific plans set forth by the Board of Directors. Oversees development of strategic plans, annual operating plans, and performance measures under the direction of the Board of Directors.
• Ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, federal contracting rules, corporate bylaws, and governance standards.
• Oversees the maintenance of strong internal control systems to safeguard assets and ensure transparency.
• Provides timely, transparent, and accurate reporting to the Board.
• Corporate Financial & Operational Leadership
• Oversees all operations, programs, and administrative functions of the corporation and its subsidiaries, having total responsibility for the protection and safekeeping of the corporation’s assets, services, records, staff, and profitability.
• Oversees the implementation of policies, procedures, and systems that improve operational performance, ensure compliance, and support sustained growth.
• Ensures the safekeeping and responsible management of corporate assets, including facilities, financial resources, technology, information, and intellectual property.
• Ensures that subsidiary operations comply with corporate policies, contractual requirements, federal regulations, and industry standards.
• Provides leadership in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and long‑range financial strategy.
• Oversees financial performance of the Corporation and subsidiaries, ensuring profitability, cost management, and adherence to financial controls.
• Provides leadership, guidance, and evaluation of the executive leadership team.
• Promotes a high‑performance, accountable, and collaborative organizational culture.
• Oversees workforce planning, succession planning, and leadership development across our client and its subsidiaries.
• Fosters a safe, respectful, and inclusive work environment aligned with our clients values.
Shareholder, Community and Cultural Responsibilities:
• Advances shareholder economic opportunities through employment, training, career development, and engagement initiatives.
• Promotes cultural values, community well‑being, and respect for traditional knowledge.
• Maintains positive relationships with other Alaska Native Corporations, tribal governments, city and borough leadership, and community partners.
• Represents our clients at community meetings, cultural events, regional gatherings, and industry forums.
• Ensures transparent communication with shareholders and supports initiatives that deliver long‑term benefit to the shareholder community.
Business Development & External Relations:
• Represents our client globally and interfaces regularly with the company’s affiliated business partners and stakeholders.
• Oversees the identification of opportunities for business diversification, growth, and expansion consistent with corporate strategy and federal contracting frameworks.
• Strengthens partnerships and alliances that support long‑term sustainability and competitive advantage.
• Oversees positive public relations and effective communication strategies that advance our clients reputation and brand.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Ability to effectively partner with the Board of Directors by supporting strong governance practices, honoring ANC responsibilities, and communicating clearly on corporate performance, risks, and strategic opportunities.
• Deep understanding of ANCSA, ANC governance, federal contracting frameworks, and global business operations.
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Strong decision‑making, problem‑solving, and conflict‑resolution abilities.
• Must have superior leadership skills and be able to work well with a team.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder‑engagement skills.
• High ethical standards, sound judgment, and commitment to our clients mission and cultural values.
• Strong public-speaking skills with the ability to effectively represent the corporation at conferences, meetings, and public events.
Work Environment:
Prestige office environment. Travel both domestically and internationally required based on business demands. Executive Housing will be provided.
A seasoned investment banker currently heading an oil and gas department from one of the top 5 US banks would be of interest to us.
Our client runs a small fleet of private air transport.
This job is North Pacific Region United States based.
Interested? Please send your CV to Jonny Scott-Slater, Vish Atari, Joey Polpero or Ashley Armstrong LLM.
E - uswwrecruitment@aol.com
We will contact you by email and arrange a preliminary discussion.
We are currently invloved in seeking the above mentioned category of professional. We are speaking to candidates in the market using direct approach methodologies.