APPEA 2026 Conference and Exhibition

John Mtanios is President of Wood’s Asia-Pacific business, where he leads the strategic direction, performance and long term positioning of the company across one of its most dynamic regions in energy and materials. With over twenty-five years of experience in the energy sector, John brings deep insight into the priorities shaping Asia Pacific markets. He leads Wood’s regional growth and investment priorities with overall responsibility for the integrated delivery of services for major operators including Shell, Woodside and ExxonMobil, working at the intersection of commercial strategy, operational execution and regional development. John’s executive leadership across a global organisation places him at the centre of the geopolitical, commercial and technological forces influencing the energy sector. As an active contributor to Wood’s global energy discussions, he brings a strong international perspective – connecting global trends with the practical realities facing clients and operations across Asia Pacific. John is a trusted voice, informed by extensive experience managing the complexities of large-scale delivery in diverse operating environments.

Presentation details

Plenary 4
Plenary Panel: A global energy reset
Thursday 21 May 2026
8:30am – 10:15am

Detailed program can be found here.