Tomeka Cochran Mcleod
Houston,TX
Summary
Seasoned executive with a track record of driving results through dynamic leadership and strategic partnerships. With over 25 years of experience in successfully building new businesses, leading cross-functional teams, and navigating complex commercial negotiations. Known for innovative thinking and a relentless focus on achieving business objectives. Adept at developing and executing strategic plans to drive growth and profitability in competitive markets.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager Strategy, Planning and Economics
BP AMERICA PRODUCTION COMPANY
Houston, TX
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Coordinated with businesses and Vice Presidents to create a comprehensive Segment Technology Plan.
- Oversaw design of portfolio analysis tools and technology valuation model.
VP Hydrogen
BP AMERICA PRODUCTION COMPANY
Houston, TX, US
01.2022 - Current
- Accountable for all commercial and technical aspects of project delivery and managing the P&L and capital investment of the US hydrogen & Carbon Capture Storage (CCS) business.
- Leading a cross-functional team to build and grow the hydrogen and CCS business in the US with projected gross capex spend of $5bn to 2030.
- Originated several multi-billion dollar blue and green hydrogen projects in the Gulf Coast and Midwest.
- Driving advocacy for US H2&CCS policy to underpin industry economics.
Business Advisor to EVP Gas & Low Carbon Energy
BP AMERICA PRODUCTION COMPANY
London, England
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Supported EVP in building a division dedicated to advancing traditional and low-carbon energy solutions.
- Supported the EVP in all day-to-day activities including helping to set the low carbon strategy and make investment decisions for the gas and low carbon portfolio including upstream gas projects in Trinidad, Egypt, Oman, Indonesia and India and low carbon projects (offshore wind, solar, hydrogen and CCS).
- Provided advisory support for business delivery and performance management.
Organization & Integration Lead Gas & Low Carbon Energy
BP AMERICA PRODUCTION COMPANY
London, England
01.2020 - 01.2020
- Led the organization transformation in the newly formed Gas & Low Carbon energy business entity.
- Worked closely with the Executive team to design the new agile operating model, processes, and key interfaces with other parts of the new bp, ensuring alignment with strategy.
Finance Modernization & Transformation (M&T) Director
BP AMERICA PRODUCTION COMPANY
London, England
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Led all of the Finance activities for the M&T organization including developing business cases, economics, and Financial Memorandum for potential projects, assessing the implications of partner and government cost recovery, and recommending the approach to set up the new organization.
- Provided the linkage between the M&T organization and central Finance teams including Accounting & Control, Planning & Performance management and Investment Governance.
Senior Planning Advisor
BP AMERICA PRODUCTION COMPANY
London, England
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Led the Stock Exchange announcement process for the Upstream segment and provided prep for the Executive team for investor webcasts and roadshows.
- Directed long-term planning process for Upstream Segment capital of approximately $13 billion annually.
- Supported bp strategy updates by providing analysis and insights on the Upstream portfolio of projects, potential opportunities and the long-term plan.
Executive Assistant to the COO Upstream
BP AMERICA PRODUCTION COMPANY
Houston, TX
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Collaborated with Upstream Regional Presidents to ensure smooth business operations.
- Developed a deep understanding of all commercial, political, and social issues in each Upstream region and provided insights on potential strategic implications.
Finance Manager Global Wells Organization (GWO)
BP AMERICA PRODUCTION COMPANY
Houston, TX
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Managed KPIs, annual and long-term planning, and performance management reporting and analysis.
- Re-designed and implemented standardized financial performance management and planning processes for Wells including internal and external benchmarking.
- Consolidated, analyzed and reported ~$5 bn of annual capex, cost and decommissioning for GWO.
Western Hemisphere Finance Director
BP AMERICA PRODUCTION COMPANY
Houston, TX
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Directed a team of 30 to deliver budgeting and forecasting for upstream regions in the western hemisphere.
- Supported initiatives aimed at optimizing cost management.
- Oversaw the execution of quarterly planning and performance management.
Head of Planning & Performance Management Lower 48
BP AMERICA PRODUCTION COMPANY
Houston, TX
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Directed integration of planning and performance management activities across Lower 48 Gas portfolio.
- Created actionable business plan emphasizing financial projections and key activities.
- Facilitated strong performance management processes to enhance in-year business delivery.
Finance Team Leader (Eastern Operations Area)
BP AMERICA PRODUCTION COMPANY
Houston, TX
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Managed Financial Analysts team to ensure consistent financial support.
- Provided commercial challenge and analysis to optimize asset performance.
- Directed financial processes as part of Arkoma and Anadarko leadership team.
Associate Director, Energy Practice
NAVIGANT CONSULTING, INC
Houston, TX
01.2002 - 01.2005
- Assisted a large private equity firm in identifying M&A opportunities in the US power markets, developing bids for specific assets and companies, and conducting due diligence.
- Spearheaded efforts to assess funding opportunities and formulate marketing strategies for a mid-sized Western energy company.
- Analyzed U.S. and Brazilian power markets to pinpoint market entry opportunities.
- Performed due diligence on multiple opportunities, including financial and competitor analysis.
Senior Associate
MCKINSEY & COMPANY
Houston, TX
01.2000 - 01.2002
- Evaluated merger synergies for a refining and marketing company post-acquisition.
- Created innovative financing solutions tailored for Independent Power Producers.
- Redesigned sales process and organizational structure for a major waste company.
Analyst
ENRON CORPORATION
London, England
01.1995 - 01.1998
- Company Overview: Enron Europe Limited
- Developed proformas and valuation models to evaluate acquisitions and conducted extensive due diligence.
- Evaluated joint venture agreements and developed analysis to support negotiations.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
HARVARD UNIVERSITY GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Bachelor of Arts - Economics and Managerial Studies
RICE UNIVERSITY
Skills
- Team leadership
- Decision-making
- Verbal and written communication
- Complex Problem-solving
- Staff training and development
- Negotiation and conflict resolution
- Employee coaching and mentoring
- Managing operations and efficiency
- Excellent communication
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Cross-functional team management
- Stakeholder management
- Change management
- Partnership development
- Business development
- Business planning
- Key performance indicators
- Negotiation
- Performance management
- Strategic planning
- Operations management
- Relationship building
Affiliations
- RICE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
- Advisory Board Member
- 2023 – present
- Advise the Dean of Social Sciences on the implementation and evaluation of established or new initiatives.
- Advise on the development of programs, as well as collaborative programming for the school with universities, companies and organizations domestically and abroad.
- Identify, recommend, and assist in engaging new volunteers, including potential advisory board members.
- FOUNDATION FOR ENERGY SECURITY & INNOVATION (FESI)
- Board Member
- 2024 – present
- Appointed by US Secretary of Energy to serve as a non-Executive Director on the inaugural board of FESI.
- The mission of FESI is to advance collaboration with energy researchers, institutions of higher education, industry, and nonprofit and philanthropic organizations to accelerate the commercialization of energy technologies.
- As an inaugural board, current activities are ongoing to incorporate the foundation, develop strategy and fundraise.
Timeline
VP Hydrogen
BP AMERICA PRODUCTION COMPANY
01.2022 - Current
Business Advisor to EVP Gas & Low Carbon Energy
BP AMERICA PRODUCTION COMPANY
01.2020 - 01.2022
Organization & Integration Lead Gas & Low Carbon Energy
BP AMERICA PRODUCTION COMPANY
01.2020 - 01.2020
Finance Modernization & Transformation (M&T) Director
BP AMERICA PRODUCTION COMPANY
01.2019 - 01.2020
Senior Planning Advisor
BP AMERICA PRODUCTION COMPANY
01.2018 - 01.2019
Executive Assistant to the COO Upstream
BP AMERICA PRODUCTION COMPANY
01.2016 - 01.2018
Finance Manager Global Wells Organization (GWO)
BP AMERICA PRODUCTION COMPANY
01.2014 - 01.2016
Western Hemisphere Finance Director
BP AMERICA PRODUCTION COMPANY
01.2013 - 01.2014
Head of Planning & Performance Management Lower 48
BP AMERICA PRODUCTION COMPANY
01.2012 - 01.2013
Finance Team Leader (Eastern Operations Area)
BP AMERICA PRODUCTION COMPANY
01.2009 - 01.2012
Manager Strategy, Planning and Economics
BP AMERICA PRODUCTION COMPANY
01.2006 - 01.2009
Associate Director, Energy Practice
NAVIGANT CONSULTING, INC
01.2002 - 01.2005
Senior Associate
MCKINSEY & COMPANY
01.2000 - 01.2002
Analyst
ENRON CORPORATION
01.1995 - 01.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Economics and Managerial Studies
RICE UNIVERSITY
Master of Business Administration -
HARVARD UNIVERSITY GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS