. Speaker Archive - Venezuela Oil Summit 2026

Matthew Zais

Matthew Zais is a highly experienced professional who currently holds various important positions in several organizations such as Hillwood and HKN Energy. Previously, Matthew has served in key roles at the U.S. Department of Energy, National Security Council, and U.S. Army Cyber Command.

Jose Angel Pereira

Jose Pereira is a bestselling author, international conference speaker, resilience coach, and senior oil & gas executive with a 35-year career spanning Venezuela and the United States. He held leadership roles in Venezuela’s most strategic energy projects—Ameriven, Petrozuata, Sincor, and Operadora Cerro Negro—and later served as Finance Director