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Neil Robb

Neil Robb

Dubai

Summary

Results-oriented and self-driven professional with 24 years of extensive experience in oil and gas compliance and logistics. Known for a disciplined approach and exceptional organizational skills, consistently delivering high-quality results in fast-paced environments. Proven ability to navigate complex regulatory landscapes while optimizing logistics operations to enhance efficiency. Committed to fostering a culture of safety and compliance, ensuring seamless operations that align with industry standards.

Experienced with regulatory compliance, risk management, and policy implementation. Utilizes strategic planning to ensure adherence to industry standards. Track record of fostering culture of compliance and ethical conduct.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Eastern Hemisphere Risk & Compliance Manager

Caterpillar (SPM Oil & Gas)
02.2025 - Current
  • Ensure primary responsibility for all Compliance functions within the Eastern Hemisphere, namely Trade Compliance, Customs, Anti-Bribery, Data Privacy, Anti-Boycott, Fair Competition, Travel, Gifts & Entertainment.
  • Engage with Senior Leadership up to President level to ensure all requirements are met from a Compliance, Operations and Leadership perspective.
  • Meet with Senior Leaders on the role of Compliance, have regular meetings with updates as needed.
  • Oversee all internal and external audits across all Eastern Hemisphere locations.
  • Deliver live, targeted Anti-Bribery, Trade Compliance and Travel, Gifts & Entertainment training as considered necessary by the Business and Compliance Leadership.
  • Global Data Privacy focal point for the SPM Business Units.
  • Perform internal assessments of high-risk areas as requested by the Business.
  • Lead and support the development of a new employee onboarding program.
  • Managed compliance efforts, reporting and audits.
  • Reduced risk exposure for the company by identifying and addressing areas of noncompliance.
  • Prepared records and data for regular audits.
  • Streamlined compliance processes by implementing efficient monitoring systems and tools.
  • Consulted with clients on best practices and served as project manager for all process improvements and regulatory initiatives.
  • Developed and delivered training programs to inform new and current employees about compliance issues.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to establish clear compliance guidelines and expectations for all departments.
  • Monitored emerging trends in regulatory requirements, anticipating potential impacts on the organization''s operations.
  • Supported the implementation of new regulations within the organization by developing strategic plans and action items for each department.
  • Improved communication channels between departments by establishing regular meetings and reporting structures related to compliance matters.
  • Prepared and presented comprehensive reports to upper management and audit team, covering issues and recommendations.
  • Enhanced overall business operations by continuously improving policies, procedures, and controls related to compliance requirements.
  • Maintained effective working relationships with regulatory authorities, suppliers and customers.
  • Strengthened company-wide awareness of relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards through targeted trainings, presentations, and ongoing communication efforts.
  • Provided expert advice to senior management on potential risks, legal implications, and recommended solutions for complex compliance issues.
  • Advised division leaders of regulatory risks in business processed and provided recommendations for improvement.
  • Evaluated third-party vendors'' adherence to applicable laws/regulations before engaging them as partners or service providers for the company''s projects.
  • Developed comprehensive training programs for employees, fostering a culture of compliance throughout the organization.
  • Collaborated with HR and IT to develop and implement code of business and ethics and anti-harassment policies and related personnel training.
  • Managed investigations into potential violations of laws or regulations, ensuring swift resolution and corrective actions when necessary.
  • Collaborated with contract team to review client contracts and facilitate personnel compliance training.
  • Played instrumental role in company-wide risk assessment efforts, supporting enhancements in business processes and controls.
  • Delivered subject matter expertise for internal and external customers on compliance best practices and quality control.
  • Achieved optimal results during external audits by diligently preparing documentation and providing evidence of strong internal controls.
  • Formulated detailed recommendations based on audit findings to support annual planning and definition of goals.
  • Backed data security and information privacy efforts.
  • Reduced legal risks by rigorously enforcing compliance protocols in all business operations.
  • Fostered culture of compliance and integrity by introducing ethical guidelines and conduct codes.
  • Developed policies and procedures to manage compliance risks, safeguarding organizational reputation.
  • Negotiated effectively with regulatory bodies to resolve compliance discrepancies without incurring penalties.

Global Anti-Bribery Program Lead

Caterpillar (SPM Oil & Gas)
07.2021 - 02.2025
  • Ensure primary responsibility for all Due Diligence requirements with Caterpillar's Sales Agents, Representatives and Distributors for the SPM Oil and Gas Business Unit Globally.
  • Engage with Senior Leadership up to President level to ensure all requirements are met from a Compliance, Operations and Leadership perspective.
  • Ensure all Third-Party Intermediaries are compliant with the requirements of Caterpillars Due Diligence process and ensure annual recertification.
  • Deliver live, targeted Anti-Bribery training as considered necessary by the Business and Compliance Leadership.
  • Perform internal assessments of high-risk areas as requested by the Business.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

Trade Compliance Manager – Middle East & Asia Pacific

Weatherford Middle East Oil Tools
06.2019 - 07.2021
  • Function as single Geozone point of contact for sanctions-related inquiries and responsibilities, including Anti-Boycott reporting, management of license applications, withdrawal, and other requirements as necessary, ensuring compliance with applicable sanctions regimes of the US, EU, Canada, etc. always, in coordination with Corporate Compliance
  • Provide training to employees of all levels about the Trade Compliance Policy and Procedures.
  • Design, implement, manage, and train employees on Trade Compliance related matters, in consultation with Corporate, including duty savings opportunities (free trade agreements, duty drawback), classification of goods (import and export classifications), valuation (including assists, royalties, etc.).
  • Aid as directed by and in coordination with Corporate on all external audits and inquiries by Government authorities; aid in internal audits and disclosures as required by Corporate Compliance.
  • Ensure primary responsibility for all activities in the Geozones relating to import, export, economic sanctions, and any applicable boycott requirements.
  • Established strong relationships with customs authorities, fostering an environment of cooperation and transparency.
  • Managed a successful voluntary disclosure program, mitigating potential penalties related to inadvertent regulatory violations discovered during internal audits or selfassessments.
  • Developed a robust record-keeping system for maintaining detailed documentation of all import/export activities, supporting audit readiness and demonstrating due diligence in trade compliance management.
  • Conducted internal investigations into potential violations, taking corrective action as needed to maintain regulatory compliance.
  • Investigated potential compliance violations and reported findings to senior management.

Director of EU Customs and Trade Compliance Support

National Oilwell Varco UK Ltd
01.2017 - 05.2019
  • Promoting an effective Compliance culture throughout NOV and ensuring that all employees are familiar with, and follow, the NOV Compliance Policy
  • Working with Corporate Compliance to review, update, and implement UK import/export and customs compliance procedures.
  • Establishing and keeping collaborative working relationships with HMRC and NOV Logistics Departments
  • Ensuring the UK Customs Team becomes a “center of excellence” for all Customs queries and is the sole point of contact both internally and externally for all UK Customs matters.
  • Providing guidance, support and training to the logistics teams and aiding them to find solutions and resolve issues.
  • Undertaking focused assessments/audits of each division to ensure compliance, with particular emphasis on complete and correct supporting documentation.
  • Applying, updating, keeping, and auditing duty suspension authorizations
  • Ensuring accuracy of Import/Export declarations
  • Ensuring completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of monthly statutory reporting for all locations
  • Preparation and facilitation of HMRC audits/assessments
  • Becoming a central point of contact for freight agents/brokers
  • Working with Export Compliance teams to promote awareness and ensure authorizations and licenses are in place where needed.
  • Monitoring anti-dumping and countervailing duties
  • Maximizing opportunities from preferential trade programs

Compliance Specialist

National Oilwell Varco UK Ltd (Elmar)
12.2015 - 12.2016
  • Responsible for the classification of Elmar products
  • License determination of Elmar products
  • To ensure all imports & exports are performed per NOV Policy.
  • Aid with the creation of the EU Compliance Manual
  • Overseeing the Trade Docs Management System, ensuring all HMRC entries and relevant paperwork is checked, audited, and filed promptly.
  • Undertake Internal Audits with the Sales & Logistics Departments
  • Carry out Trade Compliance training to the Sales, Management & Logistics Departments.
  • Take lead role in Compliance audits with HMRC, Export Joint Control Unit representatives.

Operations Manager – Europe, Caspian & Sub Sahara Africa

Hunting Energy Services
05.2015 - 12.2015
  • Liaise with Customers across Europe, Caspian & Sub Sahara with all orders of perforating equipment, coordinating with Government agencies with all license applications for the importing, exporting & storage of explosives.
  • Direct the Titan Sales Team for Europe & Africa.
  • Setting and reviewing budgets and managing cost
  • Overseeing inventory, distribution of goods and facility layout.
  • Ensuring that communication between departments is on-going and used to keep an environment of continuous improvement.

Compliance Officer

Hunting Energy Services
05.2014 - 05.2015
  • Liaise with Customers across Europe, Caspian & Sub Sahara with all orders of perforating equipment, coordinating with Government agencies with all license applications for the importing, exporting & storage of explosives.
  • Responsible for the new Explosive facility in Aberdeen, dealing with explosives storage, Customer shipments, EU compliant with Track & Trace regulations. Oversee the gun loading operations at the site for our customers.
  • Responsible for creating & implementing procedures for gun loading, storage & handling, and safety at the site.
  • Perform Internal Audits of all of Hunting locations throughout Europe, Caspian & Sub Sahara Africa and make written reports and recommendations for improvement to management. Carry out Internal Audits in relation to BS OHSAS 18001:2007
  • Prepare monthly reports (KPI, Financial) Senior Management

Region Hazardous Materials Manager – Europe, Caspian & Sub Sahara Africa

Weatherford UK Ltd
06.2012 - 05.2014
  • Act as liaison for Radiation & Explosives Operations issues. This includes interfacing with government agencies, customers, vendors, the Procurement and Materials department, the QHSSE department, Radiation and Explosives Safety Department (local, regional, and global), Trade Compliance Department and PSL & local management (Region & Country) and employees.
  • Application, coordination and maintenance of all radiation and explosive licenses in all locations in the Europe and Caspian region and ensure compliance with all applicable agency and policies towards Explosives protection regulations, including but not limited to transportation of dangerous goods and import/export control regulations.
  • Establish procedures and work instructions and promote practices to ensure the safe usage of Radioactive and Explosives material following the license terms and conditions, legislations as well as WFT Policies in all locations in Europe and Caspian.
  • Investigate where required Radiation and Explosives incidents in conjunction with local authority & WFT management.
  • To ensure system are in place and effective for the movements and consumption of radioactive and explosive material by developing and assessing efficacy of the systems in place and their implementation. This includes the training of regional personnel in the various aspects of use, handling, storage, and transportation of radioactive and explosive material.
  • Conduct Radiation and Explosives protection inspections, inventories, and audits of the workplace and job sites and make written reports and recommendations for improvement to management. Carry out Internal Audits in relation to BS OHSAS 18001:2007
  • Ensure that the terms and conditions of the Radiation and Explosives license are met and that required records, such as personnel authorization records, inventory, and usage records, etc. are reviewed for accuracy and compliance with regulations and license conditions in all region locations.

Wireline Trade Compliance & Dangerous Goods Manager – Europe & West Africa

Weatherford UK Ltd
04.2010 - 06.2012
  • To ensure exports, Imports and dangerous goods management are performed in compliance with the laws of the country, and its authority, in which Weatherford uses. Meeting corporate goals on Trade Compliance both in the UK and the United States.
  • Application, coordination and maintenance of all radiation and explosive licenses in all locations in the Europe and Caspian region and ensure compliance with all applicable agency and policies towards Explosives protection regulations, including but not limited to transportation of dangerous goods and import/export control regulations.
  • Application, coordination and maintenance of all radiation and explosive licenses in all locations in the Europe and Caspian region and ensure compliance with all applicable agency and policies towards Explosives protection regulations, including but not limited to transportation of dangerous goods and import/export control regulations.
  • Conduct Radiation and Explosives protection inspections, inventories, and audits of the workplace and job sites and make written reports and recommendations for improvement to management. Conduct Internal Audits in relation to BS OHSAS 18001:2007

Logistics Supervisor

Baker Hughes (Baker Atlas)
10.2006 - 03.2010
  • This position involved supervising the Logistics Team for a busy Oil & Gas Service provider. As part of the Management Team, I was responsible for reporting daily activities to Operations and Finance groups via several types of media and managed 4 full time employees in the Shipping Department. Although in a Supervisory position I was very much still involved in day-to-day operations on a regular basis.
  • Main responsibilities:
  • Supervision of shipments (International and North Sea Operations to ensure they are conducted per current HMRC legislation and compliant with Baker Atlas procedures and processes.
  • Procuring and supporting export licenses in case of re-export, and import.
  • Ensuring that the end user is formally notified of (re-) export license conditions.
  • Answering questions or concerns about the content or correctness of license applications and providing consultative support to Product line and / or Geomarket staff about license strategy.
  • Monitoring compliance with license conditions requiring the submittal of documents and data to UK Government (Export Control organization).
  • Assisting Global Licensing Manager with Post Shipment Verification and pre-license checks requested by the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Office of Export Enforcement.
  • Preparing and communicating guidelines and changes in dual-use regulations to manage a consistent and coordinated approach for the importation and exportation of goods by Operations.
  • Developing a strategy and preparing a consistent approach (i.e., SOP, best practices, etc.) to ensure an overall compliance with global trade standards and local customs rules, including preparations for Export Control Organization Audits.
  • Serving as the single point of contact for government agencies dealing with customs and trade issues, including seeking rulings.
  • Ensure all dangerous goods are properly packed, marked, labeled, and documented to follow current legislative requirements. As an active member of the HSE Committee for Baker Atlas I have also supported the security of the Shipping Area and Warehouse.
  • Responsible for identifying and controlling the import and export of all licensable products used by Baker Atlas (EBW, PX-1 Modules, Pulsed Neutron Generators)
  • Take lead role in Compliance audits with the DTI, ECO / BIS representatives annually.
  • Involved with Vendor selection and management, for the procurement of materials and services including freight for the Division.
  • Responsible for monthly Duty & EU Intrastat reporting for the Division.
  • Supervising and training employees on shipments of Dangerous Goods, HMRC Legislation and other Regulations that govern Dangerous Goods shipments.
  • Managing resources in the organization group to ensure people are in place and deployed correctly and ensuring they gain exposure and training to allow them to develop.

Shipping Clerk

Baker Hughes (Baker Atlas)
11.2002 - 10.2006
  • Responsible for the creation of all paperwork relating to UKCS & International shipments.
  • Monthly Intrastate submissions
  • Responsible for Monthly Duty & VAT reports (Diversion of goods to Home Use)
  • Ensuring all Dangerous Goods are properly packed, marked, labelled, and documented to follow current legislative requirements.

Materials & Logistics Co-Ordinator

Core Laboratories
09.2000 - 11.2002
  • Responsible for warehouse inventory, including:
  • Performing goods receipts and issues using the correct procedure and on time
  • Reporting any discrepancies for short or damaged goods shipments
  • Returning damaged, rejected, or surplus materials to vendors
  • Updating inventory system accordingly

Education

Linksfield Academy
01.1997

Skills

  • Compliance monitoring
  • Training development
  • Internal audits
  • Training and education
  • Corporate governance
  • Process development
  • Internal auditing
  • Document reviews
  • Audit support
  • Compliance documentation
  • Staff training
  • Training coordination

References

References on request.

Hobbies and Interests

Playing golf, watching football, and spending time with my family.

Positions Held

  • Hydrasun – 2000 – 2002 Stores
  • John Bell Pipeline – 1999 – 2000 Materials Co-Ordinator
  • Royal Mail – 1997 - 1999

Timeline

Eastern Hemisphere Risk & Compliance Manager

Caterpillar (SPM Oil & Gas)
02.2025 - Current

Global Anti-Bribery Program Lead

Caterpillar (SPM Oil & Gas)
07.2021 - 02.2025

Trade Compliance Manager – Middle East & Asia Pacific

Weatherford Middle East Oil Tools
06.2019 - 07.2021

Director of EU Customs and Trade Compliance Support

National Oilwell Varco UK Ltd
01.2017 - 05.2019

Compliance Specialist

National Oilwell Varco UK Ltd (Elmar)
12.2015 - 12.2016

Operations Manager – Europe, Caspian & Sub Sahara Africa

Hunting Energy Services
05.2015 - 12.2015

Compliance Officer

Hunting Energy Services
05.2014 - 05.2015

Region Hazardous Materials Manager – Europe, Caspian & Sub Sahara Africa

Weatherford UK Ltd
06.2012 - 05.2014

Wireline Trade Compliance & Dangerous Goods Manager – Europe & West Africa

Weatherford UK Ltd
04.2010 - 06.2012

Logistics Supervisor

Baker Hughes (Baker Atlas)
10.2006 - 03.2010

Shipping Clerk

Baker Hughes (Baker Atlas)
11.2002 - 10.2006

Materials & Logistics Co-Ordinator

Core Laboratories
09.2000 - 11.2002

Linksfield Academy
Neil Robb