Opportune LLP Welcomes New Managing Director

HOUSTON – Opportune LLP announced today that Wes Colwell has joined the firm as a Managing Director. Mr. Colwell brings 28 years of energy industry experience to Opportune where his principal focus will be assisting energy companies, investment banks, hedge funds and utility clients with energy trading and risk management process improvement, system implementations and related financial and risk reporting projects.

Prior to joining Opportune LLP, Mr. Colwell held the position of partner in a consulting firm where he led the firm’s energy services group.  There he was also responsible for expanding service offerings and opening offices in New York City and London.  Prior to that, he was the chief financial officer for the energy trading operations of the investment bank, UBS.

Mr. Colwell began his career with Arthur Andersen where he became one of the founders of the firm’s Energy Risk Management Practice.  At Andersen, Wes led a consulting group providing risk management services to utilities and commodities trading companies.

“Wes’s background plus his senior management experience will complement our expanding energy practice,” said Opportune LLP Managing Partner David C. Baggett. “Not only will we benefit from his risk management background, but Wes brings a wealth of experience in complex business transactions to the Opportune team.”

Opportune LLP is a Houston based consulting firm specializing in assisting energy clients with corporate finance, process improvement, technology, complex financial reporting,  tax and outsourcing. For more information on Opportune LLP, please visit our website at www.opportune.com.