Deloitte, KPMG Leaders Tackle Big Question on Energy Transition’s Elusiveness

Despite a push to transform the global energy sector from fossil fuels to zero-carbon, recent events suggest that a smooth energy transition is elusive.

So, how can the oil and gas industry meet the challenge of transitioning to a healthy, environmentally sound and productive chain despite current challenges? And also, how can those in oil and gas communicate the realities of the energy transition to people who oppose the industry?

Amy Chronis, Vice Chairman, U.S. Oil, Gas & Chemicals Leader and Houston Managing Partner, Deloitte, and Angie Gildea, National Sector Lead, KPMG Energy, Natural Resources & Chemicals, KPMG LLP, recently joined Hart Energy to tackle these questions about the energy transition and more.

Both honorees of Hart Energy’s Oil and Gas Investor Influential Women in Energy program, Chronis and Gildea will be recognized at the 5th Annual Influential Women in Energy luncheon and networking event on Friday, April 29 at the Marriott Marquis hotel in Houston. For more information on the luncheon and these extraordinary women visit HartEnergyConferences.com/Women-in-Energy.

Amy Chronis is vice chair, the U.S. Oil, Gas & Chemicals (OG&C) leader, and the managing partner for Deloitte’s Houston practice. Chronis has more than 30 years of experience serving public and private enterprises from emerging businesses to Fortune 500 companies, with a focus on the OG&C, technology and manufacturing industries. Chronis served as Deloitte’s U.S. lead relationship partner for one of the world’s largest integrated oil and gas companies as well as other Houston enterprises. In addition to her Houston practice leadership role, she is the U.S. lead relationship partner for several international OG&C companies.

Angie Gildea is the KPMG Energy, Natural Resources & Chemicals (ENRC) National Sector Leader. Gildea is responsible for the strategy, growth and revenue of the energy sector in the U.S. Her leadership and record of outstanding client service are founded in deep knowledge and experience in helping global energy companies succeed and grow over the past 20-plus years. Gildea and her teams focus on positioning KPMG clients at the forefront of the energy transformation. Gildea also serves as KPMG’s global account leader for a Fortune 20 company and is an active member of the KPMG Global Energy leadership team. Deeply committed to serving the community, Gildea has devoted her time to multiple non-profits over the years—serving on the board of trustees for River Oaks Baptist School, board of directors for Theatre Under the Stars (TUTS), Big Brothers Big Sisters, and Trees of Hope, an organization serving Houston's largest homeless shelter.  She is also a former member of the Junior League of Houston.