Neil Atkinson has over 40 years’ experience in the energy industry. His most recent position was head of the Oil Industry & Markets Division at the International Energy Agency (2016–21). Atkinson’s experience began in 1979, when he joined Petróleos de Venezuela (UK) SA. His last position there was Business Advisor, Western Hemisphere Energy Markets. In 1998, Atkinson moved to the McGraw Hill Companies where he served as Director, Europe, Africa, & Middle East for Platts Analysis & Consulting. After a short period at DRI-WEFA, he went to the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies, reporting to Robert Mabro as head of administration. Atkinson held subsequent roles as head of research at the Energy Intelligence Group, head of market studies at KBC Energy Economics, director of Datamonitor Energy, and head of analysis at Lloyd’s List Intelligence. During 1992–2002, Atkinson was Honorary Secretary of the British Institute of Energy Economics. He is a Liveryman in the Worshipful Company of Fuellers in London. Atkinson is widely published and has testified on energy issues before the House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee and has briefed NATO on energy security issues. He has extensive broadcasting and public speaking experience.