Dubai's Oil Baron

Charlie Sinclair of WASP Oil Field Services was crowned the 2009 oil baron by his peers. Charlie joins us for a conversation about the oil industry and his road to becoming the oil baron.

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Charlie Sinclair, managing director of WASP Oilfield Services, celebrated success at the Oil Barons Ball last night as he was awarded the prestigious 2009 title of Oil Baron. Mr. Sinclair was crowned with a bespoke Stetson at the eagerly anticipated event for his outstanding achievements and continuing contributions to the Middle East energy sector.

More than 2,000 of the industry’s key influencers attended the Media City Amphitheatre to witness the crowning and entertainment extravaganza celebrating 50 years of Motown magic, tribute band the Four Tops were flown in from London’s West End to entertain guests.

Mr. Sinclair arrived in style for his crowning in an open toped Jaguar, as the guests danced the night away to a Motown show second to none.

The silent auction was a major success, raising money for Sharjah based charity, Friends of Cancer Patients, which helps to ease the strain on cancer patients and their families as well funding research and education. Generous guests placed bids on a series of donated items, including a luxury holiday in Thailand and Sri Lanka, jewellery, golf clubs and a retro Jukebox to name but a few.

WASP Oilfield Services Ltd. was founded in Dubai by Charlie and his business partner in 2007 and provides state-of-the-art commissioning services including assembly, dis-assembly and pressure testing for downhole tubular products. It is a totally bespoke concept in the Middle East and one that can save the energy sector precious money and time. Sinclair brings a wealth of experience to the new enterprise, having worked with Baker Oil tools for 32 years, which took him across the Middle East, North America, West Africa and Europe.

The Ball, now in its seventh year, is the largest gala event of its kind in Europe and the Middle East and has quickly become one of the social events of the year. The award was founded and is organised by Reflex Publishing, responsible for leading energy industry publications Pipeline magazine and Future Fuels & Energies.

Mr. Sinclair, said: “Being crowned this year’s Oil Baron is one of the highlights of my career to date. Receiving such recognition from my peers and colleagues is particularly satisfying but it would not have been possible without the support and commitment of my colleagues.

“2009 has been a year marked with great achievements for WASP Oilfield Services and I am confident the next 12 months will bring even greater success.”

Eileen Michael, Managing Director for Reflex Publishing, said: “The event was a fantastic success and Charlie fully deserves his Oil Baron title. Those who voted for him have described Charlie as a “Real Oilfield Character and the perfect Oil Baron for 2009”. Tonight has been a fantastic success and we are very grateful to all the generous guests who have helped to raise so much money for FOCP.

“This past year has been challenging for the industry but we feel the turnout last night shows there is plenty to be positive about going forward.”