Independent Board and Executive Advisory for High-Consequence Decisions

Helping boards, CEOs, Founders and executive teams test assumptions, strengthen governance, govern AI responsibly and protect enterprise value during transformation

More than US$3 billion in enterprise-value impact in the oil and gas sector

$200M Profit uplift. Zero Incidents

“Mike’s contribution to HCML’s $2 billion offshore development in Indonesia was exceptional. He led the development and implementation of Asset Risk Management System that strengthened governance, risk oversight, operational discipline, and ESG alignment in a complex offshore environment. His impact went beyond technical execution. Through senior stakeholder engagement, leadership capability development, and disciplined operational leadership, Mike helped translate risk management into measurable enterprise value: approximately $200 million in annual profit uplift, a 60% year-over-year improvement in operational performance, and a zero-incident safety record across project execution phases."

Lian Jihong

Chair & Country Manager, CNOOC International, Guyana

IS THIS YOU?

A major decision, transformation or leadership transition may be carrying more risk than current conversations are revealing.

Take the 2-minute Decision Risk Check

Download the Boardroom Risk Playbook and use five focused questions to identify where alignment, governance or execution exposure may be building.

Inside the Playbook, you will find:

  • an immediate decision-risk signal

  • a practical framework for helping the board examine how risk can become advantage

  • a readiness diagnostic and maturity model to establish your current position

  • a 90-day action plan and KPI dashboard templates to translate insight into acti

You will also receive a brief follow-up email explaining how to use the Playbook, with the option to book a confidential 20-minute diagnostic relevant to your situation

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Energy Transformation Decision Quality Sprint™

A High-Consequence Transformation

Make the transformation decision stronger before the commitment becomes costly to reverse.

A confidential, diagnostic-led advisory engagement for boards and executive teams facing consequential choices across energy transformation, capital allocation, technology, governance and execution.

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Founder & CEO, Mike Etuhoko

Mike Etuhoko helps boards, CEOs and senior executive teams strengthen decision quality under pressure, navigate complex transformation and protect enterprise value.

His work is particularly relevant in energy and other high-consequence sectors, where safety, capital allocation, operational performance, technology adoption, reputation and stakeholder trust are closely connected.

With more than three decades of leadership experience across global Fortune 500 energy companies, Mike brings operational depth, strategic perspective, governance discipline and executive coaching insight to the decisions organisations cannot afford to get wrong.

He is a London Business School Sloan Fellow, accredited board director, ICF-credentialed executive coach and 2025–26 SPE Distinguished Lecturer. He is also a DBA candidate researching Generative AI, executive judgment and board-level decision quality.

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Exposure Hidden Risk Before Your Next Board Decision

Five practical questions to challenge assumptions, clarify accountability and strengthen decision quality before major commitments are made.

Testimonials

  • "Mike’s contribution to HCML’s $2 billion offshore development was exceptional. He led the development and implementation implementation of Asset Risk Management System that strengthened governance, risk oversight, operational discipline, and ESG alignment in a complex offshore environment. His impact went beyond technical execution. Through senior stakeholder engagement, leadership capability development, and disciplined operational leadership, Mike helped translate risk management into measurable enterprise value: approximately $200 million in annual profit uplift, a 60% year-over-year improvement in operational performance, and a zero-incident safety record across project execution phases."

    Lian Jihong

    Chair & Country Manager, CNOOC International, Guyana

  • "I have worked with Mike over the past four years and have seen him build a strong advisory practice focused on strategy, executive coaching, and organizational transformation. Mike brings deep international experience from the oil and gas sector, where he has led through complex, high-stakes environments requiring technical expertise, cross-functional collaboration, and sound business judgment. He has a rare ability to connect operational depth with strategic insight, helping leaders and organizations navigate transformation with clarity, discipline, and confidence."

    Nick Jesset

    Chair, CIMA West Midlands, United Kingdom

  • “Mike created a thoughtful and supportive space where I felt heard, challenged and encouraged. His questions helped me build confidence, raise my ambition and move beyond my comfort zone. Drawing on his own journey from engineer to entrepreneur and executive coach, he brought both credibility and humanity to the conversation. His guidance has been invaluable as I navigate career growth and transition.”

    Kevin Liu

    Import & Procurement Executive, Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL), Canada

  • “Mike brought strategic clarity, practical judgment and genuine commitment to our engagement. He helped OceanLED identify where transformational change could build on our existing strengths and create competitive advantage. His collaborative approach and ability to connect strategy with business realities added meaningful value. I would highly recommend him for strategy, transformation and growth initiatives.”

    Daniele Todaro

    CEO & Group Managing Director, OceanLED, United Kingdom

  • "Mike brings clarity, structure, and strong team leadership to challenging work. He has a rare ability to organize complex tasks, align people around priorities, and make difficult issues easier to understand. His calm, disciplined approach helps teams stay focused and move forward with confidence."

    Massimo Viti

    Former Well Engineering Executive, Karachaganak Petroleum Operating (KPO), Kazakhstan

  • "Mike is a dedicated and highly capable professional who consistently steps forward for important and challenging assignments. He brings strong commitment to his work, while also creating a positive and constructive atmosphere for those around him. His optimism, humility, and steady presence have always stood out. I have followed Mike’s impressive career journey over the years and am pleased to offer my strong recommendation of Mike Etuhoko."

    Christophe Amadei

    Former Advisor, TotalEnergies, France