Leadership Team

Alastair Caithness
CEO
Alastair Campbell Caithness is the Founder and CEO of Ziyen Inc, and leads the company in its mission. He oversees all company operations

David Rogers
CTO
David Rogers joins the Ziyen Inc Board as CTO and is responsible for digital product strategy, planning, and engineering execution.

Shane Fraser
Oil Intelligence
Shane Fraser joins the leadership team as Oil Intelligence. His role is provide extensive technical knowledge and expertise in the oil and gas sector

Ian Gordon
Executive Advisor
Ian Gordon joins the Scottish Division as Executive Advisor. Ian brings a wealth of financial and corporate banking experience with over 38 years working for RBS

Wayne ‘Ozzie’ Rea III
Petroleum Landman and Blockchain Strategist
Wayne ‘Ozzie’ Rea III joins the leadership team as Petroleum Landman and Blockchain Strategist. Ozzie is the President of Old Texas Land and Energy Corporation,

Stefan Sageder
Geophysicist Consultant
Stefan Sageder joins the Leadership Team as Geophysicist Consultant who will advise on upcoming Ziyen Energy oil and gas future projects.

Dr. Thomas Ishoey
Biochemistry and Chemical Engineer Consultant
Dr. Ishoey has extensive experience in development and commercialization of applied microbiology and biotechnology applications including MEOR

Yifeng ‘Ethan’ Tian
Finance Intern
Ethan joins the team as Finance Intern. His role is to develop an understanding of company operations, conducting market research and data collection

Leo Petersen-Khmelnitski
Media Advisor
Leo Petersen-Khmelnitski joins the leadership team as Media Advisor. Leo is an experienced international media professional in the blockchain space

Chris Knox
Supply Chain Intelligence
Chris Knox is a Senior Contract Adviser with 22 years experience contracting in West Africa, Middle East and the North Sea Sectors for Total