David Kirsch

David works with clients across sectors as Managing Director, Oil, Gas and Chemicals, Ernst & Young LLP. He has over 25 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, split between roles in private sector consulting and as a diplomat at the U.S. Department of State. He focuses on the nexus of government policies and commercial challenges and the disruptive opportunities that emerge.

How David is shaping the future with confidence

David has helped clients in all segments of the oil and gas value chain to manage the increasing complexities brought about by energy transition issues, challenging market conditions, shifting investor expectations and demands from resource-holding states and other government entities. He has worked through the foundational issues of the energy system transformation — going beyond decarbonization to explore how technology, regulation and customer preferences are changing how we manage energy as a business or within our businesses.  

Through his role with the Industrials and Energy group, he has worked with clients beyond oil and gas to help identify new opportunities by putting energy at the forefront of thinking how our clients can better serve their customers.