Jonathan obtained a B.Sc. in Geology & Geography at Nottingham University and a Ph.D. in Structural Geology at University College, Aberystwyth. Since entering the oil industry in 1980 he has worked as a structural geologist for Geomorphological Services Ltd and for Shell, as an exploration geoscientist, Exploration Manager and Chief Geologist for LASMO plc. And, since 2001, as the Head of Prospect Validation, Head of Geology and Head of Strategic Exploration Projects for the Eni Exploration & Production Division in London and Milan. Author of more than 70 other technical papers and books, Jonathan is currently the Vice President, Exploration & Unconventional Resources and Global Exploration Strategy Advisor for the Eni Exploration & Production Division, based in the Eni Head Office in Milan, where he has responsibility for global exploration strategy and external relations.
- 1983: Ph.D. Structural Geology and Tectonics, University College of Wales, Aberystwyth, Wales
- 1979: B.Sc. Geology (Hons); B.Sc. Physical Geography (Hons), University of Nottingham, Nottingham, England, UK
Exploration Strategies & Professional Families, Eni Upstream & Technical Services, Milan, Italy
- 2001-Present: Eni Exploration and Production, Senior Vice President, Exploration Strategies & Professional Families; Vice President, Exploration and Unconventional Resources; Head of Regional Geoscience Studies and Exploration Opportunities; Chief Geologist; Geological Services Manager; Prospect Evaluation Manager; Global Exploration Advisor, Milan, Italy
- 2001-03: Eni-LASMO London Technical Exchange, Head of Projects; Chief Geologist, London, UK
- 1996-2001: LASMO plc, Group Chief Geologist, London, UK
- 1994-95: LASMO International Ltd., Consultant Geologist; Structural Specialist; Senior Staff Geologist; New Ventures Coordinator, North Africa and South America; New Business Group, Project Geologist, London, UK
- 1993: LASMO Oil (Colombia), Structural Geology Specialist, Bogota, Colombia
- 1990-93: LASMO North Sea Plc, Senior Staff Geologist, Project Geophysicist, London, UK
- 1988-90: LASMO International, Project Geologist, London UK
- 1985-88: LASMO North Sea, Geologist; Project Geologist, London, UK
- 1983-85: Shell Petroleum Development (Tanzania) Ltd., Structural Geologist, Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania
- 1980-85: Geomorphological Services Ltd. UK, Geological and Geomorphological Interpreter, Marlow, UK