Meet your Regional Leaders…

Jennifer S. Medcalf

North America

President of The REACH Group, a global service provider of coaching to implement a performance culture that delivers safe, efficient operations, Jennifer’s distinguished career has been focused on the global energy industry for over 20 years and she brings with her a formidable 30+ years’ track record in sales, marketing and business development.

As one of the best-connected industry professionals in North America, she currently serves on the Board of Directors for the National Ocean Industries Association and is a member of several leading professional organisations, including the International Association of Drilling Contractors, Society of Petroleum Engineers and Women’s Energy Network.

“Frontier has developed a unique culture amongst organisations in that it connects the industry players together and facilitates the conversations that need to take place to move projects forward to a successful conclusion.”

Ian Cross

South East Asia

An expert on global upstream activities, Ian is a Managing Director at Moyes, a boutique advisory company in the commercial space. Having spent a large part of his early career working as a geologist with Elf in London, he expanded his international knowledge, moving overseas with IEDS and then IHS, in Singapore and Houston respectively.

Reflecting his breadth and depth of regional knowledge, Ian is the current President of the South East Asia Petroleum Exploration Society (SEAPEX) and most recently Chairman of the society’s March 2023 SEC23 conference in Singapore.

“This is an opportunity to work with some exciting people at Frontier, to help it grow in the marketplace.”

Amalia Olivera-Riley 

Europe & UK

Amalia Olivera-Riley was recently distinguished as one of the Top 275 Global Female Influencers by the Energy Council and her almost-30 years of experience in in deep water, onshore, and unconventional environments includes leadership and executive level positions with companies such as ExxonMobil, Repsol, and Tullow Oil.

Currently Executive Business Advisor with Subsurface Consultants & Associates, she also serves on the board of Lean In Equity and Sustainability, leading the growth of the Europe network to support women in the energy industry. Most recently Amalia chaired Global Energy Week in London, 2023.

“Frontier fosters a strong sense of community that is very appealing to me.  They bring all of the relevant people together, but each one is invited through a very personal approach, really looking to help each member achieve his/her goals.”

Shakwa Nyambe

Sub-Saharan Africa

Shakwa Nyambe is the founder and managing partner of the law firm SNC Incorporated, Namibia. A legal practitioner of the High Court and Supreme Court of Namibia, he is a specialist in energy, natural resources, and commercial law, advising international corporations, state-owned enterprises, governments, and individuals in oil & gas, renewable energy, and mining projects. He provides legal services to foreign investors in matters ranging from M&A, commercial transactions, and corporate governance to project financing.

Shakwa’s regional and international energy industry connections are unrivalled, having previously held the roles of Legal Counsel at the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia, Chief Legal Officer at the Ministry of Justice, Namibia and as a State Advocate at the High Court of Namibia. 

“I am grateful that among the brilliant and innovative minds in Sub-Saharan Africa, I have been bestowed with the privilege to serve in this crucial role. Sub-Saharan Africa is a region rich in natural resources, brimming with opportunities for sustainable development and energy innovation. Frontier not only connects people, but facilitates the right conversation within the industry to make an everlasting impact.”