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Peter Newman
Experienced finance professional non-executive director in the Energy and Shipping Sectors
Peter Newman is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the oil and gas sector. He currently serves as the Audit Committee Chair and Non Executive Director at Motor Fuel Group (MFG), a position he has held since December 2015.1
Career Highlights
Newman's career spans over four decades in the oil and gas industry, including notable roles at:
- Mobil Corporation: Senior Corporate Auditor (1980-1984)1
- Arthur Andersen: Partner and Head of Oil & Gas for EMEIA (1984-2002)1
- Deloitte: Global Leader for Oil & Gas (2002-2009)1
Current Roles
In addition to his position at MFG, Peter Newman holds several other directorships:
Past Positions
Newman has also held significant roles in various organizations:
- Addax & Oryx Group plc: Director (2010-2023)1
- Royal Geographical Society: Chairman of Trustees for the Pension Scheme (2012-2021)1
- WaterAid: Honorary Treasurer (2013-2019)1
- Energy Institute: Chairman of Trustees for the Pension Scheme (1997-2014) and Honorary Treasurer (1998-2008)1
Education
Peter Newman holds an MA from the University of Oxford, which he attended from 1973 to 1976.1
Expertise
His areas of expertise include strategy, analysis, business processes, risk management and controls, audit, financing, and M&A transactions.1 With his extensive background in the oil and gas sector and his experience with major consulting firms, Newman brings valuable insights to his role at Motor Fuel Group.
