Simon Thomson Overview

  • Primary Position
  • Chairman & Board...

  • Primary Industry
  • B2B

  • Active Board Seats
  • 1

  • Med. Deal Size

  • Med. Valuation

Simon Thomson General Information

Biography

Simon Thomson will be appointed to the board as non-executive Chairman with effect from 01 October 2023. Simon is a highly experienced oil and gas executive. He served as Chief Executive Officer of Cairn Energy PLC ("Cairn") (subsequently Capricorn Energy PLC) from 2011 to 2023, having joined Cairn in 1995. During his tenure as Chief Executive Officer, Simon participated in and led multiple international corporate transactions, and delivered substantial cash returns to shareholders generated from organic growth opportunities. Simon also has significant experience in the successful leadership of complex international arbitrations and legal disputes, including the successful collection of US$1.2 billion in association with a dispute with the Government of India.

Contact Information

Primary Position
Chairman & Board Member, Rockhopper Exploration
Education
University of Aberdeen, LLB (Bachelor of Laws) Honors
Gender
Male
Phone
+44 01722
Address
  • Warner House
  • 123 Castle Street, Wiltshire
  • Salisbury SP1 3TB
  • England, United Kingdom
+44 01722

Simon Thomson Board Seats (1)

Company Industry Ownership Status Financing Status Location Since
Rockhopper Exploration Energy Production Publicly Held Corporation Salisbury, United Kingdom

Simon Thomson Lead Partner on Deals (3)

Simon Thomson has been the lead partner on 3 deals. Their latest deal was with Gulf of Mexico (Block 7 Licence), a buildings and property company. The deal was made on 20-Jun-2017.

Company Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Deal Status Industry Location
Gulf of Mexico (Block 7 Licence) 20-Jun-2017 Corporate Asset Purchase Completed Buildings and Property Mexico
Gulf Of Mexico (Block 9 License) 20-Jun-2017 Completed Buildings and Property Mexico
Nautical Petroleum 08-Aug-2012 Completed Energy Production London, United Kingdom

Simon Thomson Network (25)

Board Members (21)

Name Company Representing Location From
James Smith Capricorn Energy Capricorn Energy Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Stewart Macdonald Rockhopper Exploration Self Salisbury, United Kingdom
Capricorn Energy Self Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Rockhopper Exploration Self Salisbury, United Kingdom
Capricorn Energy Self Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Portfolio Executives (4)

Name Company Role Deal date Location
Nautical Petroleum Commercial Driector 08-Aug-2012 London, United Kingdom

Simon Thomson FAQs

  • Who is Simon Thomson?

    Simon Thomson will be appointed to the board as non-executive Chairman with effect from 01 October 2023.

  • How much does Simon Thomson typically invest?

    Simon Thomson's median deal size is .

  • What is Simon Thomson’s main position?

    Simon Thomson’s primary position is Chairman & Board Member.

  • How many active board seats does Simon Thomson hold?

    Simon Thomson holds a board seat in Rockhopper Exploration.

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