Who we are
A pioneer in innovative data driven technology and sustainable solutions with more than 23 years of experience in the energy industry.
Our commitment to empower and improve our clients’ operational efficiency and reduce their CO2 footprint is reflected in our two specialized divisions, tde digital and tde energy:
Mission
To empower energy companies achieve operational excellence by improving safety, speed, consistency, cost, and reducing CO₂ footprint.
Vision
To provide technology for clean and affordable energy.
Why tde?
Experience
Offices
Innovation and Expertise
Embrace the edge with over two decades of pioneering in data-driven technology and sustainability. Our global reach and local insights deliver customized strategies, ensuring you’re always ahead in the rapidly evolving energy sector.
Sustainable Excellence
Partner with us for a dual advantage: achieving operational efficiency and reducing environmental impact. We’re committed to transforming the energy industry into one that’s both productive and green, underlining your commitment to a better planet.
Partner for Progress
Our partnership philosophy means your success is our success. Benefit from our track record of enhancing operational excellence and sustainability. With us, take a decisive step towards a future where your operations are efficient, sustainable and ahead of the curve.
Digital Empowerment for Sustainable Energy Excellence
Elevate energy efficiency and sustainability at scale through digital transformation, empowering companies in the energy industry to achieve operational excellence.
A journey through our evolution
Our people
Dedicated professionals driven by passion and expertise, committed to excellence in every project. Get to know the faces behind the innovation.
Bouchra Lamik-Thonhauser
CEO
Bouchra Lamik-Thonhauser is CEO and Co-Chair of the Board of tde. With over 20 years of experience, she has held various management and executive positions. She holds a master’s degree in petroleum engineering, several patents and authors a number of scientific papers in the field of digitalization and drilling performance optimization.
Bouchra has received several awards, amongst them, the Austrian Entrepreneur of the Year 2022 and Special Entrepreneurial Performance from the Austrian Chamber of Commerce. She is also actively involved in various industry associations and initiatives that promote sustainability and the transition to a low-carbon economy as well as diversity, inclusion, and social responsibility.
Bouchra Lamik-Thonhauser
CEO
Dimitar Todorov
COO
With over 15 years of experience, Dimitar Todorov began his career at tde, holding various positions ranging from Drilling Data Engineer to management roles such as VP Operations, and presently serving as COO. He holds a master’s degree in petroleum engineering and has authored a number of scientific papers in the field of digitalization and drilling performance optimization. In his capacity as COO, Dimitar Todorov undertakes the responsibility of guiding our strategies, overseeing project execution, fostering client relationships, and driving innovation.
Dimitar Todorov
COO
Thomas Woitischek
CDO
Since joining tde in 2014, Thomas has held several key positions, including Senior IT Systems Administrator, Scrum Master, Senior Lead IT Systems Engineer, and VP of IT, culminating in his current role as Chief Digital Officer. His educational background in Informatics and Industrial Engineering has been a cornerstone in his career, and he is currently further enhancing his expertise by pursuing an MSc in IT Management. Throughout his tenure at tde, he has been instrumental in driving technological advancements and implementing robust strategies that have contributed to the company’s growth and success.
Thomas Woitischek
CDO
Gerhard Thonhauser
Chairman
Prof. Gerhard Thonhauser, Head of Chair of Drilling and Completion Engineering at Montanuniversität Leoben and Chairman of tde, is a world-renowned expert, educator, and innovator in the energy industry. His expertise is widely recognized in academia and industry, positioning him as one of the foremost authorities in the field of digitalization and energy technologies. His main goals are to drive efficiency and reduction of CO2 footprint of the hydrocarbon industry and the development of technologies to accelerate the transition to a hydrogen- and carbon-based industry. Prof. Thonhauser is author and co-author of more than 100 publications and several patents.
Gerhard Thonhauser
Chairman
Allan Rentcome
Board Advisor
Allan Rentcome has held various executive and technical leadership roles spanning more than forty years in the O&G and the broad Energy Industry. During his long career he provided executive leadership in global operational and product development roles focusing on Process Automation, Process Safety and Digital transformation in the Digital Oilfield. Before retiring in 2023 Allan was CEO of Sensia, a Joint Venture between Rockwell Automation and Schlumberger focusing on Automation and Digitization in O&G. Allan holds various patents related to Process Safety and has a BSc. In Computer Science and Electrical Engineering.
Allan Rentcome
Board Advisor
Ahmed-Al-Mazrouei
Board Advisor
Ahmed, with over 21 years in the Oil and Gas industry, has been instrumental in roles from ADNOC’s negotiator to CEO of Emirates LNG, leading a billion-dollar project. His tenure includes significant contributions at Dolphin Energy, pioneering in the export of low Sulphur Condensate and enhancing its global standing. As Cepsa’s Chairman, he focused on Abu Dhabi operations, showing his adeptness in leadership and negotiation. Ahmed’s board memberships, including FEWA, Nawah Energy Company and OMV, highlight his industry-wide respect. Renowned for building strong regional and international relationships, Ahmed, an MBA graduate, is acclaimed for his strategic insights and substantial impact on the industry.
Ahmed-Al-Mazrouei
Board Advisor
Karl Rose
Board Advisor
Karl Rose, with a 25-year tenure at Royal Dutch Shell and roles including Chief Strategist, returned to Austria in 2010 to establish Strategy Lab, a consulting firm in Vienna focusing on strategy for public and corporate clients, especially in energy. He served as Senior Director Policy & Scenarios at the World Energy Council, creating Global Energy Scenarios to 2050, and advised ADNOC’s CEO before becoming Senior Vice President for Strategy. Rose teaches at Karl Franzens University, holds board positions at Energie Steiermark AG and OMV AG, and is involved in startups in environmental technology and blockchain. An international lecturer and entrepreneur, Rose lives between Graz, Vienna and Abu Dhabi, with three adult children.
Karl Rose
Board Advisor
Kamel Ben Naceur
Board Advisor
Kamel Ben Naceur is the CEO for Nomadia Energy Consulting, based in Abu Dhabi, and the Chairman of DAMORPHE, a nano-technology focused technology company. Mr. Ben Naceur has over 40 years of experience in the fields of oil and gas and alternative energy, innovation, research and development, energy markets, economics, and leadership of the world’s largest professional energy engineering association. His previous roles include serving as the Minister of Industry, Energy and Mines Government of Tunisia, President of Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), Chief Economist at ADNOC Abu Dhabi, and Chief Economist as Schlumberger, Paris/Houston. Prior to that he held several executive management positions in Schlumberger around the world. He is serving and has served on the boards of a number of international businesses and organizations and is the recipient of several prestigious medals and honors. He is the co-author of 15 books and over 120 articles on energy and sustainability. Mr. Ben Naceur holds a bachelor’s degree in in Mathematics from the University of Paris, a Master’s Degree Engineering from École Polytechnique Paris and an Aggregation in Mathematics from École Normale Supérieure, France.
Kamel Ben Naceur
Board Advisor
Sherwood Dodge
Board Advisor
Mr. Dodge is a financial services executive who in his 40 year career has had senior operating and investment roles with ADIA, GE Capital and Chemical Bank (merged into JP Morgan Chase) in the UAE, the US, the UK, Korea, and Thailand. He now advises LPs and GPs on private markets strategies and investments. From Jan. 2016 to April 2023 Mr. Dodge was the Global Head of Private Equities at ADIA where he was instrumental in setting and executing a new strategy and overseeing investment teams focused on private equity and private debt investment initiatives. Under his leadership the program saw a significant expansion primarily through co-underwriting of investments with GP partners in five targeted industry verticals as well as seeding new investment strategies undertaken by GPs. Prior to ADIA, Mr. Dodge spent 27 years at GE Capital. From 2013-2016 he was the Deputy CEO and Board Member at Hyundai Capital Services and Hyundai Card, the joint ventures in auto finance and credit cards between Hyundai Motors and GE. From 2009-2013 he was the CEO of GE Equity where he led private equity and corporate development activities of GE Capital Americas, focusing on aviation, energy, and venture investments. He directed GE’s private equity activities in Europe from 1999-2005. And was the President of GE Capital Thailand from 1994-1998.
Sherwood Dodge
Board Advisor
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