Grant
Scott

Grant is a Fellow, EngExec and former President of the Victorian Division Committee and the Chairman of the Board of the Chemical College of Engineers Australia. A Certified Practicing Engineer and an Australian Lawyer with extensive experience in the petroleum engineering, earth sciences, natural resources and environmental management sectors. He has successfully started, managed and grown several businesses and organisations and is recognised for his integrity and passion to drive constructive outcomes in business dealings. Grant has developed a broad network of contacts to the most senior level in government and industry in Australia and Internationally. He holds dual Australian and U.S. citizenships, and has worked in Asia, the Middle East, and both North and South America. CORE CAPABILITIES Provides organisations and government the benefit of his unique professional experience, drawing on his practical, commercial, technical and legal understanding. Comprehensive business development capabilities, building close professional relationships with senior industry and regulatory officials, creating long-term alliance partnerships and mutually beneficial strategic opportunities. Strong management skills and commercial acumen to quickly identify, analyse, and develop business solutions and opportunities. A visionary leader and mentor, providing innovative solutions to the needs of clients and stakeholders. Delivery on agreed business initiatives and goals through a flexible and pragmatic approach, and regular, open and transparent communications with all stakeholders. An “inclusive” executive, with strong skills in teamwork, decision-making, communication, organisation, presentation, and consultation leading to the efficient and effective delivery of agreed strategies. Offers valuable internal legal review for complex contracts and agreements. Ensuring balanced commercial risk management. Experienced Board member. Expert witness services for complex cases in his areas of experience. COMPANIES FOUNDED & DEVELOPED KI Resources Pty Ltd – a exploration, mining company that holds 138 sq km gold exploration lease and is in the process of evaluation. KI Strategies Pty Ltd – a strategic company that develops new technology, Information – email encryption technology; Technology- Waste Encapsulation, BioWaste Conversion, Mine Ore Processing; Property – Brownfield site repositioning. Environmental Bankers Association of Australasia (EBAA) – an Environmental risk information/training/networking entity for Financial Institutions. ZEEP Australia Pty Ltd – Clean Energy Company – building North America’s largest Methanol Plant (www.zeep.com) OTEK Australia Pty Ltd – Diverse environmental consultancy. EnviroEquip Pty Ltd – a environmental equipment company – sold to ThermoFisher Scientific. CAREER HISTORY 2016 – ongoingKiResources Pty Ltd Director/Founder 2015 – ongoingMidstream Methanol LLC/ Midwest Methanol LLC Executive VP - Business 2014 - ongoingEconomides Petroleum Technology International Inc.Principal Consultant Business Development 2013 – ongoingKiStrategies Pty LtdDirector/Founder 2012 - ongoingZEEP (Zero Emissions Energy Plants)Executive Vice President, Business Development 2013 - 2015FYFE Pty LtdPrincipal Consultant Business 1991-2013OTEK Australia Pty LtdDirector, Business Development/Founder 2011-2016Environmental Bankers Association of Australasia (EBAA)Director/CEO/Founder 2008 - 2012ZEEP (Zero Emissions Energy Plants) Australia Pty LtdDirector/President Operations/Founder 1992 - 1997EnviroEquip Pty LtdDirector/Founder 1989 – 1991Shell Oil Company (Chicago, Illinois)Environmental Manager 1985 – 1989Shell California Production Inc. (Bakersfield, California)Petroleum Engineer 1980 – 1983Western Arabian Geophysical (Cairo, Egypt)Seismic Crew Manager 1978 – 1980Schlumberger Ltd (Lake Maracabo, Venezuela)Engineer EDUCATION - PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS Australian Lawyer (Supreme Court Victoria)2007 Grad Diploma - Legal Practice, Australian National University2006 Juris Doctorate (Law), Melbourne University2004 Certified Practicing Engineer (CPEng Chem Eng.)1992 Master of Science in Engineering (Petroleum Engineering), University of Texas at Austin1985 Bachelor of Science in Physics (Cum Laude), Washington State University1978