Christopher Chris Newton

Mr Newton has had a 40-year career in oil and gas covering the spectrum of the industry - from exploration, development, production and petroleum economics to strategic planning, business development and senior leadership. Chris has spent more than 25 years in leadership and senior resource industry roles in South East Asia. Roles included Managing Director for Fletcher Challenge Petroleum in Brunei, President and GM for Santos in Indonesia and CEO of Indonesian listed Energy Mega Persada. Chris was a Director of the Indonesian Petroleum Association (IPA) between 2003 to 2008, including serving as President from 2004 to 2007. Chris is an oil and gas adviser to the Jakarta-based Castle Asia Group. Mr Newton currently serves as Executive Chairman of Tap Oil Ltd.