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Our Team

Our Core Team

Our management team comprises a highly specialized core group with extensive practical experience in project management across Real Estate, Infrastructure, Oil and Gas, Process Optimization, and Business Start-up services. With a deep understanding of these critical sectors, our experts are well-equipped to lead complex projects and deliver results that drive operational efficiency and sustainable growth.

Complementing this internal expertise is a dynamic pool of consultants, each managed by our corporate team to ensure seamless integration into client projects. This flexible, tailored approach enables us to align the expertise to meet unique client needs, providing innovative solutions and maximizing value. Our proven ability to connect industry know-how with actionable insights allows us to deliver tangible improvements across various industries.

Chief Executive Officer

Tracey Smith

Chief Executive Officer

Tracey has two decades of executive leadership experience specializing in retail commerce, supply chain management, marketing, brand stewardship, risk mitigation, and process optimization.

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Chairman

James Ogle

Chairman

James is a career entrepreneur with over three decades of experience in project development, financing, investor relations, opportunity identification, and acquisitions.

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VP - Finance & Administration

Gail Dowlin

VP – Finance & Administration

With over two decades of experience, Gail is an accomplished accountant accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).

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Corporate Advisor

Robert Hoff

Corporate Advisor

Robert Hoff is a distinguished Petroleum Engineer with over four decades of expertise in the oil and gas sector.

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Corporate Advisor

Jian Dong (John) Lu

Corporate Advisor

Jian Dong (John) Lu is a seasoned international business leader with over three decades of experience. He has successfully managed the establishment and growth of numerous ventures across multiple countries.

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Corporate Advisor

Stuart R. Sokel

Corporate Advisor

Stuart R. Sokel has over two and a half decades of experience in the energy sector, specializing in trading, origination, and merchant development.

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Our Wider Network 

We have established strategic partnerships with leading specialist firms, each with decades of proven expertise and hands-on managerial and operational experience across the industries we serve.

These collaborations significantly broaden our capabilities, granting us access to an extensive network of seasoned business and industry advisors. This expansive resource pool enables us to deliver tailored, high-impact solutions that meet the diverse needs of our clients.

How We Operate

BEST offers consultations tailored to each client’s unique needs, resource scope, and size. Our services are delivered via the following modes:

Consultation with an expert

Available on a case-by-case basis or through a retainer relationship, providing guidance and strategic advice.

Embedded Dedicated Resources

We provide and manage dedicated professionals within your organization, based on the specific scope of work required.

To maximize efficiency, we utilize a matrix organizational design. This allows us to seamlessly combine our modes of delivery and deploy, or swap out resources as needed, ensuring that clients always interact directly with a relevant team member who understands their unique needs.