Rhydian is Head of Sales and Marketing at ERCE. A geologist by background, Rhydian began his professional journey by earning a Master’s degree in Petroleum Sedimentology from the University of Reading and a Bachelor’s degree in Geology from the University of Wales, Aberystwyth. Rhydian’s early career as an oil and gas analyst at Arthur Anderson and Deloitte, Petroleum Services group allowed him to develop a broad skillset in business development as well as understanding commercial markets. Rhydian then moved to Ikon Science in 2010 as a Senior Business Development Manager. 

Rhydian’s foundations have given him a strong insight into the technical skills that are required to underpin company operations and commercial activities. At ERCE, he assists clients in turning complex challenges into solutions by utilising our multi-disciplinary team to add value to portfolios in the petroleum and climate and sustainability sectors. 

As well as his business development role, Rhydian is passionate about the energy sector and is a volunteer for the GESGB Sales and Marketing Special Interest Group and is also an active participant on the PETEX Conference Organisation Committee.