Mark Rose is a global business leader and value chain optimization specialist with more than 30 years of experience helping organizations improve enterprise performance through commercial excellence, advanced analytics, technology, and operating model transformation. As Co-Founder and CEO of Global VCO, he advises executive teams and boards on strategic transformation, value chain optimization, and the practical application of technology to unlock sustainable competitive advantage and improve shareholder returns.

Prior to founding Global VCO, Mark held senior leadership roles at Chevron, Woodside Energy, and BP, spanning strategy, trading, marketing, shipping, and global portfolio optimization. At Chevron, he established and led the company’s first Global LNG and Integrated Gas Value Chain Optimization function. A passionate advocate of the value chain optimization philosophy, Mark has helped organizations design and implement the operating models, governance frameworks, and decision-making capabilities required to create lasting commercial advantage. As an Executive Advisor to Arkestro, he is focused on helping enterprises leverage AI to transform procurement, optimize supply chains, and drive measurable margin improvement.