Ian Stokes

Ian Stokes joined the Energy Industries Council (EIC) as chief executive in January, bringing to the role wide international commercial experience, in addition to his background and training as a lawyer. In his 32-year career, he has been involved in the development and negotiation of a wide range of high-value commercial projects in many countries worldwide, from process engineering and construction projects, infrastructure privatization projects, through to the sale and purchase of businesses. As the leading trade association for UK companies that supply goods and services to the offshore oil and gas industry, the EIC will be bringing more than 50 member companies to showcase their solutions at the Offshore Technology Conference in Houston this year.