Nick Curum

Commander
DISC Type : D

COO (fractional) at Lunim Innovation Studio

London Area, United Kingdom

Overview

Nick Curum is a strategic advisor and energy executive with over 20 years of experience in oil and gas, focusing on digital transformation and M&A. A graduate of Imperial College London, he co-founded the AI Energy Think Tank to bridge the gap between AI research and real-world energy sector decisions.

Described as a lifelong educator, Nick is passionate about coaching professionals at all levels, from rig supervisors to the C-suite. He is known for teaching with empathy, humor, and a contagious passion for continuous improvement, turning complex industry challenges into practical, actionable steps.

Unique fact: While at Saudi Aramco, he helped global energy teams unlock over $6 billion in capital optimisation by bridging deep technical expertise with commercial strategy.

Personality Overview

Candid & Clear

Strong-Willed

Decisive

They respond better to strong and respectful interactions.  They like to stay in control of the negotiation or defining of the terms. They prefer to move quickly, and expect the same from others.

Topics They Care About

AI in Energy
He co-founded the AI Energy Think Tank to help leaders move beyond buzzwords and embed AI to genuinely improve business outcomes in the sector.
Data-Driven Decisions
His work focuses on advising energy leaders on how to use data, strategy, and AI to simplify decision-making and modernize their portfolios for long-term performance.
Energy M&A
He has extensive experience leading complex, billion-dollar M&A efforts, including due diligence and identifying significant capital synergies through optimized field development planning.

Media Appearances

Nick has no verified media appearances

Work History

7-2025 - 12-2025
COO (fractional) at Lunim Innovation Studio
1-2024
Founder at AI Energy Think Tank
4-2023 - 4-2025
Technical Projects Advisor at Africa Oil Corp.
3-2018 - 12-2023
Lead Petroleum Engineer at CNOOC International
1-2018
Independent Board Advisor and Fractional COO at SCL

Education

2007 - 2008
MSc from Imperial College London
2003 - 2007
Combined BEng and MEng from Imperial College London

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Insights For Selling To Nick

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be respectful but crisp
  • When negotiating terms, help them build an impression that they are the ones calling the shots
  • Hold your ground without indulging in one-upmanship

DONT's

  • Do not hesitate from asking counter questions, just avoid challenging their authority
  • Don’t be in a rush to invite them for a social meet and greet
  • Don't try too hard to forge relationships with them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Nick is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Nick

  • If they decide not to use your product, they will say no clearly.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Nick move?

  • If convinced, they can reach decisions quite fast.
  • Can Nick take some risk or not?

  • They do not shy away from taking risks, but can be quite binary about them.

You And Nick

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