Cooper Gay targets upstream energy growth

Cooper Gay has unveiled plans to grow its upstream energy business with the appointment of David Keen as head of upstream operations.

Keen is joining the London-based energy team to develop new business opportunities within the upstream energy sector.

He has also been appointed divisional director and will manage a dedicated upstream team, operating in parallel to Cooper Gay’s downstream operation, headed by Andrew Stammers.

Formerly a partner at Alesco Risk Management Services, he has also held senior positions with JLT and AON.

Cooper Gay also recently added David Hallows and Philip Hallett into its upstream team.

Shaun Hooper, interim chief executive officer at Cooper Gay & Co Ltd said: “Expanding our energy resources to specifically target upstream business is a key element of Cooper Gay’s development strategy for 2011.

"By appointing David we have not only strengthened the team, but also enhanced our specialist client offering as part of our strategy to drive growth in our upstream book and establish Cooper Gay as a leading energy broker in both the London and global markets.”