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Nelson is an accomplished Senior Oil, Gas, and Energy Executive and Board Director with a proven track record of driving strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiencies and profitability. With extensive international experience across 23+ countries in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Latin America, he excels in business development, profit and loss management, and fostering lasting relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, investors, and community leaders. A hands-on leader, Nelson’s career began as an aftermarket parts manager, where he developed a foundation in team development and operational leadership. He brings demonstrated expertise in corporate governance, risk management, and financial oversight, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and compliance standards. Fully bilingual in Spanish and English, Nelson is committed to promoting innovation, environmental stewardship, and sustainable growth in the energy sector.

Nelson’s professional journey is marked by remarkable leadership and consistent revenue growth across the oil, gas, and energy sectors. As Chairman of the Board for LINDSAYCA/LND Guyana since 2023, he spearheaded the negotiation of an $859M Gas to Energy Project and secured two major power projects in the Dominican Republic valued at $1B in 2024. Simultaneously serving as Board Director and Senior Vice President of Business Development at LINDSAYCA USA since 2011, Nelson has driven business development initiatives resulting in over $500M in annual revenue and forged more than $2.6B in awarded EPC contracts. Under his leadership, the company expanded into emerging markets in the U.S., Mexico, and Colombia, growing from zero to $500M+ in revenue with a consistent 15% net profit margin. His oversight includes directing multiple business units—ranging from finance and engineering to procurement and compliance—while managing a diverse team of over 2000 employees.

Earlier in his career, Nelson served as director and Chief Operations Officer at Gazprom in Venezuela from 2007 to 2011, where he generated over $800M in annual revenue and expanded market share to 32% within three years. His leadership in joint ventures between Gazprom and PDVSA grew revenues from zero to $600M+ with 13% net profit. Prior to that, partnered with the actor Kevin Costner he serves as President and Country Manager for Venezuela at Costner Industries International, Nelson co-founded and built the company to $10M+ in annual revenue, achieving a 30% growth rate per year before successfully positioning the firm for acquisition by Gazprom. Throughout his career, Nelson has demonstrated exceptional skills in contract negotiations, corporate governance, and strategic growth, establishing himself as a trusted leader within the global energy sector.

Nelson has complemented his extensive leadership experience with comprehensive professional development in sales, application, management, and technical training through esteemed programs such as Detroit Diesel, Allison Transmission, Twin Disc, John Deere, Stewart & Stevenson, Waukesha, Scania, and Ferrini y Asoc.

Nelson is a visionary energy executive with a stellar record in leadership, strategic growth, and high-value project execution. As Chairman of LINDSAYCA/LND Guyana, he led an $859M Gas-to-Energy Project and secured $1B in power projects in the Dominican Republic. At LINDSAYCA USA, he drove $500M+ annual revenue and $2.6B in EPC contracts while expanding into the U.S., Mexico, and Colombia. Earlier, as COO of Gazprom Venezuela, he grew revenues to $800M and market share to 32%. Co-founding Costner Industries International with actor Kevin Costner, he built $10M+ annual revenue with 30% yearly growth, positioning the firm for acquisition.

Nelson is a visionary energy executive with a stellar record in leadership, strategic growth, and high-value project execution. As Chairman of LINDSAYCA/LND Guyana, he led an $759M Gas-to-Energy Project and secured $1B in power projects in the Dominican Republic. At LINDSAYCA USA, he drove $500M+ annual revenue and $2.6B in EPC contracts while expanding into the U.S., Central and South America. As COO of Gazprom LATAM, he grew revenues to $800M and market share to 32%. Co-founding Costner Industries International with actor Kevin Costner, he built $10M+ annual revenue with 30% yearly growth, positioning the firm for acquisition.