Vance focuses on the oil & gas and chemicals industries. For three decades, he has driven transformational changes, merger integrations, cost reductions, and strategic portfolio repositionings in the areas of exploration and production (E&P) for midstream and downstream petrochemicals. Known for rolling up his sleeves and working pragmatically to deliver rapid results under pressure, Vance has extensive global experience in the form of long-term engagements on six continents. Prior to AlixPartners, he led Ernst & Young's oil & gas transactions and strategy practice. He was also a petroleum engineer and acquisitions manager.
Van has a Master of Science in operations engineering from Northwestern University and an MBA in strategy, marketing, and finance from Northwestern's Kellogg School of Management.