ABOUT US
Acoustic Data is a global leader in wireless downhole communication, serving the Oil & Gas and Underground Energy Storage industries. Headquartered in Woking, United Kingdom, we specialise in proprietary acoustic telemetry systems that enable real-time downhole data acquisition and remote equipment control.
Our technology empowers operators to optimise well performance, enhance operational efficiency, and reduce costs, delivering smarter, more reliable solutions across the well lifecycle.
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Investors: The company is backed by Energy Growth Momentum, a London-based private equity fund, and Alturki Holding, a strategic investor from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS
Mike Mannering
Chairman
Mike is an experienced Chairman and Director with over 40 years in oil & gas exploration and production. He held many senior corporate positions within Schlumberger, including President of Rig Management, responsible for rigs contracted by IPM and for equity participation in rig joint ventures, and is currently a Director of the Arabian Drilling Company. Additionally, he was the Director of Songa Offshore, advisor to several Private Equity funds, and Chairman and Investor in Navetas Energy Management until its sale in 2017. He is a British citizen who resides in the U.K.
John Wilson
Investor Director
John is a growth capital investor, investing in high-growth private companies in the energy sector. He is a founding member of Energy Growth Momentum LLP and holds several non-executive roles in operating companies. Prior to EGM, he worked at Simmons & Company and Lime Rock Partners, where he played a key role in analyzing and monitoring oilfield service and E&P investment opportunities internationally. He holds a MA Joint Honours in Economics and International Relations and a Corporate Finance Diploma from ICAEW and CISI.
EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT TEAM
Mark Tolley
Chief Executive Officer | Co-Founder | Director
Mark is an Australian Petroleum Engineer with over 40 years of global experience in oil & gas exploration and production. He envisioned the SonicGauge™ System in the early 1990s and has specifically led mechanical engineering for Acoustic Data's technologies. He is experienced in financial markets, investor relations, general management, project and production operations management, production technology, reservoir engineering, and well site operations. He has particular experience in the CIS and is fluent in the Russian language.
Jesse Tolley
Chief Commercial Officer | Co-Founder | Director
Jesse is a New Zealand citizen with 20 years of global experience in oilfield services and investment banking. Co-founding Acoustic Data in 2012, he has led the product management for the Sonic technologies, including the development roadmap and the go-to-market strategies. Additionally, he has managed sales and marketing, channel partners and technology integration, investor relations and capital raising. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Finance from the University of Canterbury. He has particular experience in APAC, MENA and LATAM, and is fluent in the Spanish language.
Guy Mason
Chief Technology Officer
Guy is a British citizen with over 30 years of experience in oil & gas sensors and instrumentation for both drilling and production. Prior to joining Acoustic Data, he was a Technical Director for Baker Hughes, GE (formerly Sondex), where he spent 17 years bringing new products to market. He graduated from Oxford University with a degree in Physics before joining Schlumberger Wireline & Testing. He has worked extensively in MENA and LATAM and holds numerous patents.
Matthew Norgate
Chief Operations Officer
Matthew is a British citizen with over 25 years of global experience in the oil and gas industry, primarily focused on downhole data acquisition and sensors. Prior to joining Acoustic Data, he worked for Baker Hughes, GE, where he held several senior operational, commercial, and product management roles in their Wireline businesses. He has a degree in Mechanical Engineering with a Modern Language (French) from the University of Sheffield and an MBA from Imperial College.