Description
"An academic career was in front of me, but I sampled the oil and gas industry and stayed. Thirty years later I became CEO of an international company based in Greece."
Michael Earle's story is full of exploration and adventure from beginning to end. He witnessed the aftermath of the fall of communism in Eastern Europe and felt the threat of nuclear war between Pakistan and India; in the Sahara Desert he crossed a minefield in the war zone between Libya and Chad, and he was attacked by gigantic hornets in the spectacular mountains of Papua New Guinea - all in the line of duty.
Extensive international travel came with the territory, and the narrative contains interesting portraits of many countries, and insights into the pros and cons of expatriate life.
Finally, I am CEO recounts the hard lessons learned at each stage of a tortuous path through corporate life, and how passion for work and the need to support a family strained marriages and determined career choices.
About the Author
Dr Michael Earle is a geologist by profession. His career in the oil industry since 1980 has been truly international and featured 20 years as expatriate in eight countries outside his UK base. His formative technical grounding was gained with BP in Singapore, Melbourne, Aberdeen and Cairo. He was Exploration Manager for several companies, before moving into commercial roles and finally CEO. In 2021 Michael returned to work in Papua New Guinea for the fourth time.
Book Information
ISBN 9781803130804
Author Michael Earle
Format Paperback
Page Count 416
Imprint Matador
Publisher Troubador Publishing
