The range of future uncertainties impacting the sector is more diverse than it has ever been – successful organizations will be those that can optimize their portfolio for the long-term, while retaining short-term strategic flexibility.

Jon Clark

EY EMEIA Oil & Gas Strategy and Transactions Leader

Advises energy companies on their strategic capital agenda. Advised on projects in 40 countries. Leads EY EMEIA Oil and Gas Strategy and Transactions team.

Areas of focus

Jon is an experienced corporate finance professional who leads EY EMEIA Oil & Gas Strategy and Transactions team, as well as the Global Oil & Gas corporate finance business. He advises on international acquisitions, divestments and fund-raisings covering around 40 countries globally and acting for IOCs, NOCs, capital providers and government bodies.

Jon is a respected industry commentator, with his insights appearing regularly in the media.

As well as his oil and gas responsibilities, Jon has led European Corporate Development Leadership Network, EY helping senior M&A practitioners across sectors develop transaction insights and alternatives for their capital agenda.

Jon has qualified as a Chartered Accountant achieving the Gold Medal in the Order of Merit, and is also a Chartered Fellow of the Securities and Investment Institute. Jon holds the CF – Corporate Finance professional designation.

He has earned a first-class BSc in Mathematics with subsidiary Economics from Nottingham University.

How Jon is building a better working world

“My role is focused on advising a broad range of energy clients on their strategic capital agenda. Helping them to navigate the energy transition to a lower carbon world provides a great opportunity to make a tangible, positive impact on the future energy landscape.”

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