ORYX Global Advisors LLC
Welcome to ORYX
ORYX Gloabal Advisors
About us
ORYX is a leading international advisory firm, recognized for its expertise across global industries. With representatives in the United Arab Emirates, France, Germany, Romania, Norway, the United Kingdom, across the Middle East, and Australia, we are dedicated to shaping the future across Energy, Mining, Resources, Financial Services, Technology, and Environmental and Sustainability sectors worldwide. Committed to sustainability, innovation, and progress, we provide strategic guidance tailored to the unique needs of each sector.
At ORYX, our passion is empowering clients to achieve unparalleled success in their endeavours. Leveraging our deep industry knowledge and extensive experience, we offer expert guidance and insights tailored to meet the unique needs of each client. Our global network of associates, strategically positioned in key markets worldwide, ensures we deliver localized expertise and stay abreast of industry trends and developments.
Our client-centric approach revolves around understanding the intricacies of each client’s business and objectives. Through close collaboration, we develop customized solutions that address specific challenges and drive sustainable growth. At ORYX, we are committed to delivering excellence and adding value by applying the highest standards at every step of your journey, shaping a brighter future for your projects, the energy sector, and beyond.
With the ORYX 360 holistic advisory approach, unique in the industry and designed to provide our clients with seamless access to the full spectrum of services offered, we can Advise, Finance, Manage, Operate, and Execute, all from one source. The core of our mission is providing tailor-made services to help our clients adopt sustainable energy practices and implement forward-thinking solutions. We work closely with our clients to develop a deep understanding of their business and objectives and leverage our expertise and networks to help them achieve their goals.
We take pride in being at the forefront of providing tailored financial solutions to meet the evolving needs of both conventional and clean energy sectors. Whether supporting the transition towards sustainable energy sources or driving the adoption of ground-breaking technologies, we are dedicated to driving innovation and progress.
With over two dozen strategic partnerships and collaboration agreements with partner companies, we have global reach and can provide tailor-made services across all geo-markets and every continent. At ORYX, we are partners in shaping a brighter, more sustainable future for generations to come.
Global Expertise. Strategic Insights. Proven Results
Our management and advisory team brings decades of global experience, having worked with top financial institutions, leading energy companies, and major service providers around the world. This breadth of expertise enables us to deliver strategic insights and innovative solutions that drive our clients’ success. Our diverse backgrounds and proven track record allow us to create value across industries, geographies, and market cycles.
Together, we combine deep industry knowledge with a results-driven approach, ensuring our clients can navigate complex challenges and seize emerging opportunities.
Oryx by the Numbers
Total Deal Volume
3,15
BUSD
Projects in
14
Countries
Clients from
15
Countries
Projects from
11
Industries
Corporate Presence in
13
Countries
Represented by
15
Partners Worldwide
Our Team & Partners
Executive Committee & Management Team
Oryx Global Advisors is guided by seasoned executives in a dynamic leadership structure. Each of these leaders brings over 25 years of extensive experience across the Energy, Resources, Technology, Infrastructure, Sustainability, and Finance sectors. This unique leadership model combines their vast knowledge and complementary skills, ensuring that the company benefits from their collective expertise. By merging their strategic insights and operational acumen, they are driving Oryx towards a prosperous and innovative future.
Our large management and advisory team of seasoned professionals covers every aspect of our business focus, ensuring comprehensive oversight and specialized attention to each area. Together, they are committed to navigating the complexities of the global Energy, Resources, Technology, Infrastructure, Sustainability, and Finance sectors—fostering growth, advancing innovation, and positioning the company as a leader in the industry. Their collaborative approach and shared vision promise a successful and sustainable path forward together with our partners on five continents.
With our partners located in 12 countries around the world, we are able to assist our clients in every geomarket—providing strategic guidance, technical insight, and financial connectivity wherever their projects may be.
CEO
Dr. Markus Harting
Managing Partner
Dr. Harting is an accomplished executive with a comprehensive understanding of the technical, operational, economic, and regulatory aspects of the global oil, gas and energy industry with more than 25 years of experience. He was involved on a wide range of international projects in the upstream E&P industry and has worked for large IOCs, NOCs, Independents, and Service Companies.
CFO
Mr. Hugh Mapplebeck
Partner
Mr. Mapplebeck is a seasoned CFO who excels in raising capital, optimizing performance, and delivering value, with over two decades of expertise in global finance, business, and investment management. He has prior experience as a Senior Investment Director with Lloyds International and as a Senior Finance Manager with top-100 global leaders, including ABN AMRO and HSBC.
Senior Advisor
Mr. David Lysø-Johansen
Partner
Mr. Lysø-Johansen is an accomplished executive and advisor with extensive experience in managing, financing, and developing companies across a wide range of sectors and international markets. Over the past two decades, he has been involved in structuring and arranging financing solutions for industrial ventures, including energy, infrastructure, aquaculture and related supply chains, working closely with operators, suppliers, and investors to achieve sustainable growth.
Senior Advisor
Mr. Joern Barkenaes
Mr. Barkenaes is a senior finance professional with over 30 years of experience. He has worked as a financial analyst and partner in a corporate finance boutique and as an independent management consultant focusing on business development, financial management, and project management. Joern is one of our external financial specialists.
Senior Advisor
Mr. Ralf Oppermann
Mr. Oppermann is a Senior Geoscientist with more than three decades of international experience, having worked for Shell, Chevron, and multiple other oil and gas and mining companies. He is the founder of OPPtimal Resource Solutions, a technology service provider offering new and leading-edge resource characterization solutions in the oil and gas, coal seam gas, mining, geothermal, groundwater, CO2 sequestration, and underground storage sectors.
Principal Advisor
Mr. Geir Løvik
Mr. Løvik brings over 40 years of experience in land-based aquaculture, including RAS, FTS, and Hybrid systems. A co-founder and former CTO of NOFITECH, he has designed and delivered turnkey farming solutions from hatchery to harvest worldwide. Through his consultancy LOJO AS, Geir advises on sustainable, efficient aquaculture development and supports our mission to strengthen global food security.
Senior Advisor
Mrs. Alexandra Scholz
Mrs. Scholz is a seasoned medical professional with over 25 years of experience across a broad range of healthcare disciplines. She brings deep practical and strategic insight into clinical operations, patient care, and healthcare systems, making her a trusted adviser to clients in the healthcare and medical industry. With her extensive hands-on background and cross-disciplinary expertise, she supports organizations in navigating complex medical, regulatory, and operational challenges with clarity and confidence.
SVP
Mr. Mark Doherty
Mr. Doherty is a diligent, result-driven professional with extensive global experience of asset evaluation, petroleum systems, risk assessment, and prospect generation. Detail-oriented individual skilled in providing hands-on leadership and collaboration between project teams to drive the continued achievement of organizational objectives. An exceptional communicator focused on developing key relationships with diverse clients, colleagues, and stakeholders at all levels.
Senior Advisor
Mr. Greg Szutiak
Mr. Szutiak boasts over 25 years of global experience in various technical positions. As an expert in drilling, completions, and well design, he brings unparalleled expertise to Oryx, including extensive experience in the development of geothermal energy projects. Renowned for his lateral thinking, he consistently provides innovative solutions, outstanding performance, and exceptional leadership.
Advisor
Mr. Emilian Clipea
Mr. Clipea is a third-generation oil and gas professional and currently the Managing Director of Kareda S.A. He holds a BEng degree in Petroleum Engineering from the University of Aberdeen and an MSc degree in Reservoir Evaluation and Management from Heriot-Watt University.
Advisor Corporate & Client Relationship
Ms. Andreja Kranj
Ms. Kranj brings over 25 years of experience in corporate and customer relationship management, having dedicated the majority of her career to leading positions within the Middle East. She has held prominent roles at the Government of Dubai’s Investment Corporation of Dubai, The Emirates Group. At Oryx, she spearheads our development efforts across the Middle East.
Our Partners
RTN – The Resource Technology Network – Australia
OPPtimal Resource Solutions Ltd – Australia
K&H Sustainable Investments – Oman
GeoModL International LLC – UAE
Northsea Capital AS – Norway
Dubai Data-Room LLC – UAE
Pioneer Finance – Norway
Catoxy Energy Ltd – UK
Kareda S.A. – Romania
LIIFTR AS – Norway
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