Jacob Vizinat

Jacob Vizinat brings 25+ years of leadership experience in the global energy sector, with a proven track record of delivering complex projects and unlocking value across the sector. Over the past two decades, he has held senior roles shaping innovation strategy, operational excellence, and digital enablement requirements.

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Most recently, Jacob served as a pivotal architect of Hess Corporation’s technology enablement strategy, helping to define what a fully technology-enabled energy company will look like and leading teams to execute against that vision. His work spans the upstream value chain, deploying cutting-edge robotics, AI, and data-driven decision frameworks to drive step-changes in safety, reliability, and return on capital.

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Building on this foundation, Jacob founded Iron Stag Advisory, an independent consultancy focused on bridging the gap between breakthrough technologies andscalable commercial impact in the energy sector. Through Iron Stag Advisory, he partners with operators, investors, and innovators to accelerate technology adoption,enhance asset performance, and generate superior returns.

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Jacob is passionate about aligning capital, technology, and people to create enduring competitive advantages. He has advised executive teams, boards, and investment groups on technology deployment, M&A strategy, and portfolio optimization— always with an eye toward tangible outcomes.

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He holds a reputation for trust, transparency, and results-driven leadership and is now leveraging his deep operational expertise and market insights to help investors identify, evaluate, and scale high-impact energy technologies.

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