May 11, 2018 by On May 2nd in Dubai, John Alkemade, Managing Director, EMEA for Asset Performance Networks, will present on “The Turnaround Excellence Paradigm” and take part in a panel discussion at the Shutdowns, Turnarounds and Outages Technical Conference Important Information What | Panel Discussion: Adopting effective strategies to eliminate skill-based challenges faced by operators and contractorsWhen | Wednesday, May 2nd at 11:45am What | Presentation: “The Turnaround Excellence Paradigm” – Delivering Predictable, Sustainable Business PerformanceWhen | Wednesday, May 2nd at 1:45pm Where | The Conrad Hotel, Dubai, UAE Learn more on the conference website. Refineries and petrochemical plants across the globe are hard at work developing innovative strategies to better their shutdown, turnaround, and outage performance. Some of these strategies, such as extending the interval between shutdowns, present a major shift in the way sites approach maintenance work. As companies take steps to implement these innovative strategies, new risks come into play. It’s vital that these changes are approached with careful planning and a focus on minimizing risks. Attendees of the Shutdowns, Turnarounds and Outages Technical Conference will meet in Dubai in May to discuss these pressing topics On Wednesday, May 2nd at 11:45am, AP-Networks Managing Director, EMEA John Alkemade will take part in a panel discussion focused on effective strategies to eliminate skill-based challenges faced by operators and contractors during shutdowns, turnarounds, and outages. Then at 13:45, John will deliver his presentation: “The Turnaround Excellence Paradigm” – Delivering Predictable, Sustainable Business Performance. Historically, the turnaround industry has focused on improving turnaround performance predictability. Initially, these efforts centered on implementing a robust turnaround work process and ensuring that it was executed right. Next, organizations turned their focus to executing the scope right. Now, the top quartile performers are realizing the need to shift their focus once again, from executing the scope right, to executing the right scope. In his presentation, John will explain how the implementation of a robust turnaround governance model is essential to achieving this goal and seizing the opportunity to deliver industry-leading performance. John Alkemade is the Managing Director, EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) for Asset Performance Networks. He oversees AP-Networks’ EMEA office in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, leading the office’s employees in their work serving companies throughout Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. He has been integral in expanding the global presence of AP-Networks, and, consequently, for growing AP-Networks’ consulting staff in the EMEA office. John possesses more than 22 years of experience in project and turnaround management in the energy, oil, gas, and chemical industries. About the Energia Middle East The Shutdowns, Turnarounds and Outages Technical Conference is hosted by Energia Middle East. Energia Middle East provides industry with a platform of outpouring knowledge. Energia Middle East is a provider of technical solutions through training and development which facilitate the transfer of technological and managerial know-how to contribute to the responsible development of people, industry and the environment. Our Technical workshops are designed to stimulate knowledge, expansion & transfer. About Asset Performance Networks AP-Networks is the indispensable trusted partner to global petroleum, chemical, and energy companies that aim to optimize their assets’ performance and maximize operational efficiency. Our company achieves its mission by infusing strategic innovation, proven expertise, actionable insights, and unparalleled business intelligence analytics into a unique, winning formula for success. We leverage our databases, benchmarks, Software as a Service (SaaS) engines, and our industry-recognized consulting expertise to ensure that our clients mitigate, manage, and control high-risk events. Ultimately, our clients Aim Higher to realize superior business outcomes, and Aim Smarter to drive breakthrough performance in capital projects and plant turnarounds. For more information on AP-Networks, please visit www.AP-Networks.com. Media Contact: communications@www.ap-networks.com