Salamander Energy. Pure Asian Energy.
Hugh Sykes
General manager, Vietnam

Hugh joined Salamander in 2007, opening our Vietnam office in Ho Chi Minh City. He brings 17 years of experience from BP across Vietnam, Indonesia, Australia, Abu Dhabi and the North Sea. His recent experience includes relationship-building, approvals, negotiations, and team-building across gas, LNG, pipelines and power. Prior to Salamander, Hugh held management positions in BP across commercial operations, business development and projects. His work in Vietnam started in 1995 working with PetroVietnam's Gas Master Plan, whilst his early career included research for Rolls Royce Aero Engines and work in UK power generation.

Hugh holds a PhD and a BEng in mechanical engineering. He is a chartered engineer, and a member of the IMechE, SPE and AIPN.

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