Energy market professional with expertise in commercial analysis of oil & gas markets, business research, applying macro trends to specific business development opportunities, and the interface between politics and the energy business. I lead projects for the purposes of commercial due diligence, strategic development and market research. Project management experience throughout the energy supply chain including upstream, midstream and downstream engagements around the world examining a range of equipment, services and associated markets.

Manager, Houston Office @ Commercial analysis within oil and gas markets; strategic advisory services (including M&A); due diligence relating to energy market transactions; company expansion and development assistance. My role involves managing major engagements within upstream, midstream and downstream markets for companies in the energy sector, including relevant financial institutions. Coverage in upstream markets includes seismic, site preparation, drilling, oilfield services, equipment supply, engineering, production, decommissioning. Specific equipment analysis includes breakthrough downhole tools, drilling & workover rigs, rig equipment, drilling fluids, cementing, subsea equipment, and FPSOs. Midstream experience includes onshore and offshore pipelines, gathering systems, LNG, FLNG. Specific equipment analysis includes high quality steel, valves, compressor & pumping stations, pigs. I have also examined welding, integrity and maintenance services. Downstream experience includes refining, petrochemicals and gas processing & treatment facilities. Various supply side analysis of engineering, procurement, construction, project management, software and other equipment companies active in this space. From October 2014 to Present (1 year 3 months) Houston, Texas AreaSenior Energy Analyst @ Commercial analysis in oil and gas markets; strategic advisory services (including M&A); company expansion and development assistance. My role involves project managing major engagements within upstream, midstream and downstream markets for companies in the energy sector, including relevant financial institutions. From October 2013 to September 2014 (1 year) Greater New York City AreaEnergy Analyst @ Commercial analysis in oil and gas markets; strategic advisory services (including M&A); company expansion and development assistance. My role involved project managing major engagements within upstream, midstream and downstream markets for companies in the energy sector, including relevant financial institutions. From March 2012 to September 2013 (1 year 7 months) Houston, Texas AreaResearcher @ Commercial analysis in oil and gas markets; strategic advisory services (including M&A); company expansion and development assistance. This role involved contributing to a range of projects across the energy space. From February 2011 to March 2012 (1 year 2 months) Canterbury, United KingdomConsultant @ Political and Communications Consultant to senior diplomats. From April 2008 to November 2010 (2 years 8 months) Consultant @ Supporting a range of initiatives in the Young Adolescent Programme; reporting; mediation; translation; networking. From February 2009 to January 2010 (1 year) Project Assistant, Public Information Office @ Reporting on UNRWA initiatives within the Palestinian community in Damascus and environs; translation. From August 2008 to July 2009 (1 year) Specialist Tutor @ Conversational English tutor; economics and American history tutor to high-calibre students. From January 2009 to June 2009 (6 months) Executive Assistant @ General administration; filing etc. From January 2008 to March 2008 (3 months) London, United KingdomProgramme Assistant @ Research and advocacy to the institutions of the European Union relating to peace, human rights and environmental sustainability work streams. Particular focus on international counter-terrorism policy and the rights of imprisoned women. From January 2007 to January 2008 (1 year 1 month) Brussels Area, BelgiumLine Inspector @ Final inspection of equipment prior to shipment. From August 2006 to December 2006 (5 months) Summer School Delegate @ Reporting on Quaker projects in Geneva; introductory meetings with institutions of the United Nations; chairing discussions. From 2006 to 2006 (less than a year) Geneva Area, Switzerland

BSc. (hons), Government @ London School of Economics and Political Science From 2003 to 2006 Certificate, Arabic Language @ Damascus University From 2008 to 2009 Matt Loffman is skilled in: Petroleum, Financial Forecasting, International Relations, Energy, Project Management, Business Analysis, Strategic Planning, Proposal Writing, Analysis, Arabic, Economics, Research, Market Research, Policy Analysis, International Development