Ed Walsingham is Director of Operations at OPITO, the global, not-for-profit, safety and skills authority for safety-critical industries. Ed oversees OPITO's strategic operations and quality assurance activities across OPITO’s global Centres of Excellence in Europe, Asia Pacific, North and South America and the Middle East and Africa. With more than 15 years of international oil and gas industry experience, Ed brings extensive expertise in strategy, operations and stakeholder engagement. Prior to joining OPITO in 2026, he served as Head of Strategy and Membership at the International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (IOGP), where he led the organisation's strategy function, coordinated the IOGP Board of Directors, advised the CEO and delivered major strategic reviews. Throughout his career, Ed has worked closely with industry leaders across global markets, including advisory roles with McKinsey & Company and Independent Project Analysis. His experience spans operational excellence, strategic planning and organisational transformation, providing him with a deep understanding of the workforce, skills and collaboration needed to support the future of the global energy industry.