Derek Brower – Keynote Speaker

Derek Brower is the US Energy Editor of the Financial Times. He has more than 20 years experience covering global energy and politics. He began his career on the energy desk at Bridge News (now Reuters), and has served as editor of Petroleum Economist, in addition to being a regular contributor to the Economist, Prospect magazine and several newspapers.

Most recently he was a director of RS Energy Group, advising clients on geopolitics and the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries. He has reported from across the world, including covering the Arab Spring and conflict in the Middle East and Africa, and lived in Russia, the UK and Canada. He holds a PhD in Russian Literature from University of London and read Modern History at Oxford University. He speaks English, French and Russian.