Industry & Services >> CEO Interviews >> November 1, 2010

Synthesis Energy Systems, Inc. – Robert Rigdon

Robert Rigdon is President and CEO of Synthesis Energy Systems. Mr. Rigdon previously served as the company's Chief Operations Officer. He joined SES in 2008 as Senior Vice President of Operations. Previously Mr. Rigdon worked for GE Energy in a variety of capacities, including Manager, Gasification Engineering; Director, IGCC Commercialization; and Director, Gasification Industrials and Chemicals Business. During the 20 years prior, Mr. Rigdon worked for Texaco and later ChevronTexaco as an Engineer, and for the Worldwide Power & Gasification group, where he ultimately became Vice President, Gasification Technology. Mr. Rigdon is a Mechanical Engineer with a B.S. from Lamar University. Profile
TWST: Please begin with a brief overview of the company, including some key highlights from your history and a summary of your three primary projects.

Mr. Rigdon: Just in terms of a brief overview of