My chosen topic for public speaking is, “After Piper Alpha, Safety Became My Why – Why CSU Training Can’t Be Optional”. Or any topic related to the importance of safety for those involved in the safety critical industries of Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Petrochemicals and Renewables.

Alan Mills is the visionary founder and Managing Director of Falcon Global, as well as CEO of Global Falcon Americas and Falcon Global Sistemas Ltda. With over 40 years of experience in the oil and gas sector, Alan is internationally recognized as a leading authority in Systems Completion and Commissioning & Start-Up (CSU) across energy, pharmaceuticals, and nuclear industries. A Chartered Engineer and Fellow of the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology (IMarEST), Alan has dedicated his career to advancing safety, skills, and operational excellence in high-stakes projects. Alan’s career began in the demanding offshore environments of the North Sea, including Shell’s Brent Charlie platform. These early roles immersed him in complex, high-risk projects and instilled a deep-rooted commitment to safety — especially after witnessing the industry’s response to the Piper Alpha disaster in 1988. That experience has shaped his professional ethos ever since: “Safety is my Why.” In 2000, Alan founded Falcon Global, focused on CSU consulting, training, and software innovation. His foresight led to the creation of Zenator, a systems completion database that integrates real-world field experience with modern technology. Zenator’s resilience was proven during the CrowdStrike outage, when its robust IT infrastructure delivered uninterrupted service—reinforcing its reputation for reliability. Alan has grown Falcon Global into a trusted partner for major Operators and Contractors worldwide. His development of Zenator Mobile (ZM), a cross-platform field app, reflects his commitment to productivity, offline capability, and ease of use in remote environments. This pioneering approach has helped customers improve project performance, reduce risk, and deliver faster, safer completions. Equally passionate about education and capability development, Alan created the MasterClass CSU training programs, which have educated over 400 professionals globally. His dedication to raising standards in the CSU discipline has made him a sought-after educator, consultant, and Expert Witness in arbitration cases involving Systems Completion. Falcon Global’s business model, with low entry costs and subscription-based pricing, reflects Alan’s belief in accessible, scalable innovation. Under his leadership, the company has expanded to include technical consulting, software, and training services across the safety critical industries of oil & gas, renewables, and nuclear energy. Today, Alan’s strategic vision focuses on leveraging existing client relationships and proven results to expand Zenator's role in supporting Net Zero 2050 goals. His lifelong commitment to improving safety, empowering professionals, and digitizing complex processes has positioned Falcon Global and Zenator at the forefront of Systems Completion innovation.