Chief Executive Director
Jay Cheatham has over 45 years' experience in all aspects of the petroleum business. He has extensive international experience in both oil and natural gas, primarily for ARCO where he held a series of senior appointments. These include Senior Vice President and District Manager (ARCO eastern District) with direct responsibility for Gulf Coast US operations and exploration and President of ARCO International where he had responsibility for all exploration and production outside the USA. Jay's most recent appointment was as President and CEO of Rolls-Royce Power Ventures, where he had the key responsibility for restructuring the company.
Jay also has considerable financial skills in addition to his corporate and operational expertise. He acted as Chief Financial Officer for ARCO's US oil and natural gas company (ARCO Oil & Gas). Moreover, he has understanding of the capital markets through his past position as CEO to the Petrogen Fund, a private equity fund.