Alan J. Viergutz (born 1953) is the president of Grupo Centec. Viergutz is a former president of the Venezuelan Oil Chamber and works additionally as an oil-industry analyst.
Alan J. Viergutz | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1953 (age 70–71) Montevideo Uruguay |
| Nationality | Venezuelan French |
| Citizenship | Venezuela - France- Uruguay |
| Alma mater | Stanford University and Claremont College |
| Occupation(s) | Petroleum analyst and corporate executive |
| Employer | Grupo Centec |
| Title | President and chairman |
| Awards | Order of Merit of Work and the Order of Francisco de Miranda[1] |
Early life and education
editViergutz graduated from Phillips Exeter Academy in 1970 and attended Stanford University and Claremont College between 1970 and 1977, where he received a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, a master’s in mechanical engineering, and an MBA. Afterwards he received a PhD.[1]
Career
editViergutz is a former president of the Venezuelan Oil Chamber.[2][3] He was one of the first analysts to alert the wider industry to the problems resulting from the "Aperture" of the Caldera government and the attempts by Hugo Chavez to convert the Venezuelan Oil Industry into a tool in developing a socialistic State.[4][5] Viergutz now serves as president and chairman of Grupo Centec, a group of six Venezuelan petroleum-related firms.[6] In addition to his work with Grupo Centec Viergutz works as an oil industry analyst out of Caracas, commenting in the media regarding trends related to the industry, such as OPEC policies.[7] Viergutz authored the self-published book 1995-2001, Years of Upheaval in the Venezuelan Oil Industry, released in 2002.[8] He has also commented on other aspects of Venezuelan society in the media, including political and social current events,[9][10] in addition to foreign-based oil-related events.[11]
Viergutz has acted as advisor to the Venezuelan government and has represented Venezuelan petroleum interests abroad at events like the 1996 OPEC Convention and the World Petroleum Congress. Venezuelan commissions and governing bodies he has sat on have included the National Petrochemical Commission, the Economic Commission of the Chamber of Deputies, the Advisory Commission of the Ministry of Energy and Mines, and the Energy and Mines Commission of the Congress of the Republic. In the public sector he has served on the Council of Venezuelan and US Managers and the Pro-Defensa del Petróleo.[1] In the private sector he has also served as the Director of Fedecámaras, the National Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Director of Consecomercio, the National Chamber of Commerce in Venezuela.[12]
Personal life
editIn 2021, Viergutz bought an 11 million dollar mansion in Key Biscayne (Florida, United States).[13]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Viergutz, Alan J." Latin American Herald Tribune. Retrieved 15 August 2013.
- ^ Larry Rohter (7 April 2000). "Venezuelan Calls Tune In OPEC's Price Tactics". The New York Times. Retrieved 15 August 2013.
- ^ Greg Morsbach (10 June 2002). "Venezuela pins hopes on new oil chief". BBC. Retrieved 15 August 2013.
- ^ Kristin McHugh (29 June 1999). "The Changing Landscape in Venezuela". Common Ground Radio. Retrieved 16 August 2013.
- ^ "OIL POLITICS OF Bolivarian Revolution". Retrieved 16 August 2013.
- ^ Christina Hoag (1 May 2000). "Slipping on oil: Despite a US$4 billion windfall, Venezuela's oil industry is not necessarily booming. Just ask Centec Chairman Alan Viergutz". Latin CEO: Executive Strategies for the America. Retrieved 15 August 2013.
- ^ Howard LaFranchi (28 December 1999). "The nation driving up oil prices". The Christian Science Monitor. Retrieved 15 August 2013.
- ^ Alan J. Viergutz (2002). 1995-2001, Years of Upheaval in the Venezuelan Oil Industry. Grupo Centec. Retrieved 15 August 2013.
- ^ "Venezuelan Oil Chief Resigns". Associated Press. 30 August 1999. Retrieved 16 August 2013.
- ^ Marc Lifsher (12 April 2002). "Venezuela's President Chavez Is Ousted in Military Uprising". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 16 August 2013.
- ^ Alejandro Barbajosa (1 June 2004). "Brent Crude Oil Jumps After Saudi Attack Adds to Supply Concern". Bloomberg News. Retrieved 16 August 2013.
- ^ "Executives Profiles: Alan Viergutz". Retrieved 20 August 2013.
- ^ Bandell, Brian (9 June 2021). "Oil executive from Venezuela buys Key Biscayne mansion for $11M (Photos)". The Business Journals. Retrieved 9 June 2021.