Lessons for business success in Texas: EIC's 30-years in Houston

In this episode Our host Stuart Broadley, CEO of the EIC, is joined by Amanda Duhon, Regional Director for North and Central America, to reflect on the EIC’s 30-year journey in the United States and its evolution into a central force within the Houston energy ecosystem.The episode traces the organization's early days in Houston, the pivotal moments that drove growth and profitability, and how the EIC adapted through major industry downturns and market disruption. Amanda also shares her personal career journey, reflections on leadership as a woman in energy, and how strong networks and stakeholder engagement have reshaped the EIC’s impact across the US.From OTC and UK–US trade collaboration to expansion into Louisiana and advice for companies looking to invest in the Gulf Coast, this episode offers both historical perspective and forward-looking insights into what it takes to succeed in the US energy market.What Is the EIC? The Energy Industries Council (EIC) is one of the world’s largest energy trade associations. As a not-for-profit organisation, it supports more than 950 member companies involved in the global energy value chain. EIC operatesinternationally, with offices in London, Kuala Lumpur, Rio de Janeiro, Houston, Dubai, and soon, Berlin.It is energy agnostic, supporting all parts of the energy sector. From mature renewable onshore and offshore sectors like wind, solar and hydropower; to grid infrastructure and large nuclear; to hydrocarbon sectors like oil & gas, LNG, FPSO, decommissioning, upstream, midstream and downstream; to emerging low-carbon sectors like hydrogen, carbon capture, CCUS, energy storage, BESS, biofuels, SAF (sustainable aviation fuels), and geothermal.EIC provides a wide range of services, including access to global market intelligence, CAPEX and OPEX project data, consulting support, events, business development opportunities, and advocacy. It also facilitates connections with key decision-makers and policymakers in the energy sector worldwide.Stay Connected with EIC⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn more about the EIC⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Explore EIC membership ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn more about the Five Golden Rules for a Healthy Energy Supply Chain⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn about EIC Consult⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠History of the EIC⁠⁠EIC History BookContact Stuart Broadley about doing your own C-level EIC podcast at [email protected]