Frontier Strengthens Global Network with Appointment of Eric Hathon as Regional Leader
Frontier is pleased to announce that Eric Hathon, recognised amongst upstream industry peers for his global perspective, technical credibility, and commitment to advancements in the sector, has been appointed as an esteemed Regional Leader within Frontier’s expanding global structure.
Frontier’s influence spans the global upstream industry, connecting leaders across all key oil and gas regions through its Membership. This international reach is reinforced by its renowned Global Energy Summits namely the Africa Energies Summit and the World Energies Summit - flagship gatherings that unite senior executives - and further extended through the distinctive Global Upstream Leaders Series - accessible only to Sponsors, Members and invited guests, hosted in key energy hubs worldwide. Supported by our Corporate Patron and Sponsors, these private gatherings bring together Frontier Energy Network Members and invited guests to explore global upstream opportunities and forge high-value connections among senior industry leaders.
Frontier’s Regional Leaders play a pivotal role in strengthening this global footprint, advocating for Members, and providing strategic insight into upstream developments across regions and markets. Each brings recognised C-suite expertise and deep industry respect.
Eric brings more than 35 years of exploration and production experience to Frontier. His career has encompassed senior leadership roles at Marathon Oil and Capricorn/Cairn Energy, and responsibility for multiple major new-play entries and exploration programmes across the Americas, Africa and the Middle East.
In his current role as a Director at DB Global Energy Advisors, Eric provides strategic counsel to oil and gas companies engaged in international exploration, operations and production, including new-country entry and asset evaluation.
Discussing the impact of Frontier, he remarks:
“Frontier has established the pre-eminent forum for networking, strategic discussion, and collaboration among leaders in the upstream oil and gas sector. The Frontier Summits, Global Upstream Leaders Series, and broader Network are essential platforms for cultivating relationships and gaining clarity on the future direction of the global energy industry.”
Frontier Founder & CEO Gayle Meikle adds:
“Eric has been a valued friend of Frontier for many years, and it is a privilege to welcome him as an esteemed Regional Leader. To call him a trusted industry stalwart only begins to describe the depth of his experience, insight, connections, and relationships.“He has an exceptional understanding of the power of connection and collaboration in advancing upstream development, and his contribution to the extensive and growing Frontier Energy Network - both now and in the future - will be truly significant.”
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