Offshore Energies UK, the leading trade body, is driving the strategic agenda for the offshore energy sector and its stakeholders by appointing Chris Cox, CEO of Serica Energy, to its Board.
Chris brings more than 40 years’ experience in the oil and gas sector and has wide experience as a Non-Executive Director of both private equity and publicly listed companies, most recently with Nostrum Oil and Gas.
With a degree in petroleum engineering from Imperial College London, Chris joined Serica in his current role in July 2024 and is growing the business with a series of acquisitions in the North Sea. Serica specialises in generating shareholder value from mid-to-late life assets with subsurface expertise able to unlock reserves and optimise production to extend the life of fields.
A highly experienced industry executive, Chris was CEO of Spirit Energy for four years, and before that a Managing Director at parent company, Centrica. He was also Interim CEO at Capricorn Energy and Chairman of Kellas Midstream. Prior to those appointments, Chris was a member of the BG Group Executive Committee responsible for all technical functions across the company in a career that spanned almost nine years at the company. Chris began his career at Chevron where he worked for 22 years.
Chris Cox, CEO of Serica Energy, said:
‘It is very exciting to be joining the OEUK board at such a critical time for the energy industry. Oil and gas remain very much a part of the energy mix in the UK, and it is important that we produce hydrocarbons responsibly, robustly measuring, monitoring and reducing emissions. Serica is committed to doing that, and I look forward to working with the OEUK board and leadership team to ensure we continue to contribute to the nations’ net zero goals even as we deliver the energy we need.’
David Whitehouse, OEUK’s Chief Executive said:
'On behalf of our Board, I look forward to benefiting from Chris’s experience and skills as we work together to shape the future of our energy system. The future of the North Sea is in our hands, and we must choose a future that invests in UK jobs, expertise and industrial capabilities. Connecting the intellect, innovation and diversity of experience of our Board will be our shared driving force as we continue delivering the homegrown energy the UK needs today and supporting the emerging energies of the future.'
Source: OEUK
