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Navigate With Confidence
Navigate With Confidence
Advancing offshore energy, marine renewables, and ocean technology projects through strategic connection, regulatory navigation, and business development
Advancing offshore energy, marine renewables, and ocean technology projects through strategic connection, regulatory navigation, and business development
Atlantic Canada's offshore energy and ocean technology sectors are at an important inflection point. The opportunity is clear, but so are the challenges: complex regulatory frameworks, fragmented stakeholder landscapes, and competitive federal funding programs that demand precision.
I help marine energy companies and ocean technology innovators move projects forward by connecting the right people, navigating approval pathways, and building competitive strategies, backed by 20+ years of offshore energy operations and environmental consulting across Atlantic Canada and internationally.
Strategic Connection & Business Development
Strategic Connection & Business Development
Connect with partners, funders, & decision-makers
Connect with partners, funders, & decision-makers
Energy projects succeed through relationships as much as technology. I connect companies with the partners, customers, and funders that accelerate project advancement.
What this includes:
Strategic partnership identification and facilitation within Atlantic Canada's marine energy ecosystem
Government relations and program officer engagement for federal-provincial funding opportunities
Industry network activation across Ocean Supercluster, COVE, Marine Renewables Canada, and offshore wind developers
Investor and customer introduction for technology commercialization and project finance
Conference strategy and high-value networking support (including representation on your behalf)
Why it matters: Your technology might be world-class, but project advancement requires trusted connections to decision-makers, funding sources, and strategic partners. I leverage two decades of relationship capital across government, industry, and research institutions to open doors that accelerate your timeline.
Regulatory Navigation & Stakeholder Engagement
Regulatory Navigation & Stakeholder Engagement
Navigate federal-provincial approvals while building stakeholder confidence
Navigate federal-provincial approvals while building stakeholder confidence
Federal and provincial approval processes for marine projects are complex, overlapping, and time-consuming. I help companies design regulatory strategies that minimize delays and build stakeholder confidence.
What this includes:
Federal Impact Assessment Act process strategy and coordination
Provincial environmental assessment pathway planning (NS, NB, NL, PEI)
Multi-jurisdictional regulatory roadmapping (ECCC, DFO, Offshore Energy Regulators)
Indigenous consultation frameworks and relationship-building protocols
Community engagement program design and facilitation
Fisheries stakeholder dialogue and conflict resolution support
Regulatory compliance auditing and risk assessment
Why it matters: I've spent 20 years interfacing with Environment and Climate Change Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Offshore Energy Regulators, and provincial departments on complex offshore projects. I understand what regulators need to see, how to structure engagement programs that build trust, and where approval bottlenecks emerge before they derail timelines.
Track record: Led multi-jurisdictional environmental approvals for onshore wind and solar projects; coordinated federal-provincial regulatory processes for LNG and mining projects; served as primary interface between proponents and regulatory agencies.
Opp0rtunity Strategy & Proposal Development
Opp0rtunity Strategy & Proposal Development
Translate technical innovation into competitive, compliant applications
Translate technical innovation into competitive, compliant applications
Federal and provincial programs offer substantial support for marine renewable energy projects, but only for those who can articulate technical innovation in language that resonates with program objectives.
What this includes:
Expression of Interest (EOI) and proposal development support
Full proposal writing and submission support
Strategic planning (matching projects to optimal programs)
Narrative development and alignment
Multi-partner consortium proposal coordination
Technical-commercial translation for non-specialist reviewers
Compliance verification and submission quality assurance
Why it matters: Government reviewers need to understand three things: technical feasibility, market opportunity, and delivery capability. I translate complex marine technology into compelling narratives that address all three while ensuring your proposal meets every administrative requirement that can disqualify otherwise strong applications.
Project Advisory & Strategic Planning:
Project Advisory & Strategic Planning:
Sometimes you need an experienced advisor who understands marine energy operations, not just consulting theory. I provide embedded strategic support for companies navigating critical project phases.
What this includes:
Project feasibility assessment and risk analysis
Strategic planning and business model development
Market entry strategy for Atlantic Canada marine energy sector
Due diligence support for investors and project developers
Stakeholder mapping and engagement strategy
Regulatory compliance planning and permitting roadmaps
Executive briefing materials and board presentation support
Why it matters: I've managed multi-million dollar offshore energy accounts with international operators, coordinated multi-year contract lifecycles from startup through decommissioning, and translated complex technical challenges into executive decision frameworks. When you need strategic counsel from someone who's actually operated in harsh marine environments, not just studied them, I bring operational credibility that resonates with investors, partners, and leadership teams.
Why Work With Me?
Why Work With Me?
Operational Credibility: 20+ years managing offshore energy operations with supermajor energy clients across Atlantic Canada and international markets. I understand marine project realities, not just theory
Regulatory Fluency: Extensive interface with federal-provincial regulatory agencies (ECCC, DFO, Offshore Energy Regulators, provincial environment departments) on complex approval processes
Network Depth: Active participant in Atlantic Canadian conventional offshore energy, marine renewables, and ocean technology ecosystems, and offshore wind developer communities. I know who makes decisions and how to connect you with them
Proven Results: Proven track record in services growth; secured multi-year contracts with ExxonMobil, Total, SBM; led environmental approvals for major wind energy projects
Strategic Positioning: Unlike traditional environmental consultants who focus on technical studies, I bridge the gap between technology capability and commercial success helping companies navigate the full spectrum from regulatory approval to funding acquisition to strategic partnerships
My Approach:
My Approach:
Discovery Call: We start with a focused conversation about your project stage, immediate challenges, and strategic objectives (complimentary, 30 minutes)
Scope Development: I provide a clear proposal outlining deliverables, timeline, and investment. No vague consulting speak, just specific outcomes
Collaborative Execution: I work as an extension of your team, coordinating with your technical experts, executives, and partners to deliver results efficiently
Flexible Models: Project-based engagements for specific deliverables (EOIs, regulatory submissions), retainer arrangements for ongoing strategic support, or embedded advisory for critical project phases
Who I Work With:
Who I Work With:
Ocean Technology Companies navigating commercialization pathways, seeking government funding, or requiring regulatory approval strategies for testing and deployment
Offshore Wind Developers entering Atlantic Canada markets, building supply chain partnerships, or coordinating multi-stakeholder engagement programs
Tidal & Wave Energy Innovators managing site applications, engaging fisheries stakeholders, or pursuing R&D funding for technology advancement
Research Institutions & Innovation Hubs developing EOIs and proposals, coordinating consortium partnerships, or seeking advisory support for sector-facing initiatives
International Companies seeking market intelligence, partnership facilitation, or regulatory guidance for Atlantic Canada marine energy market entry
Let's Talk About Your Project
Let's Talk About Your Project
Whether you're preparing a funding application, navigating regulatory approvals, or building strategic partnerships in Atlantic Canada's marine energy sector, I'd welcome a conversation about how I can support your success.
Currently accepting project engagements for Q1-Q2 2026.
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