The Advisory Team
Nigel Galt
Business Development Consultant
Nigel Galt is a respected strategist and advisor whose decades of business experience have left a notable imprint across the region’s commercial and energy landscapes. A graduate with Honors in Business Administration (Class of 1976), Nigel brings over 40 years of entrepreneurial success, particularly within the insurance and advisory fields, where his reputation for integrity and insight is well established.
Nigel’s early engagement with CIT Holdings USA LLC helped spark one of the company’s most significant strategic pivots - its pursuit of Oil Well Cement - through key introductions that ultimately shaped the composition of CIT’s technical advisory team. His reputation and professional standing have continued to bolster the company’s image in select executive and investor settings.
Today, Nigel remains a valued part of CIT’s extended team, offering high-level insights and lending credibility through his longstanding business relationships and professional presence.
Andre de Montbrun
Oil Well Cement Specialist
With over five decades of experience in the energy sector, Andre de Montbrun brings unparalleled insight and credibility to CIT’s Oil Well Cement Division. A seasoned oilfield professional, Andre has worked across some of the world’s most demanding drilling environments, collaborating directly with on-site oil company representatives to plan, prepare, and execute complex cementing operations.
Highly regarded by industry leaders such as Halliburton, Schlumberger, Tucker Energy, and Total, Andre’s name is synonymous with technical excellence and reliability. His deep knowledge of cementing protocols and product performance was instrumental in guiding the development and validation of the AEGIS Oil Well Cement line.
Under Andre’s direction, the AEGIS product successfully completed rigorous field trials - proving its superior performance and establishing CIT as a credible new player in the oil well cement space.
Ian Stauble
Oil Well Cement Consultant
Ian Stauble brings five decades of experience and an enduring legacy of excellence to his role within CIT’s Oil Well Cement Management Team.
A respected figure in the energy sector, Ian spent 26 of those years at Schlumberger, where he served in key international markets including Trinidad, Brazil’s Amazon region, Canada, and Venezuela - most notably managing complex Shell and Chevron operations in Maracaibo.
Ian concluded his Schlumberger career as the Operations Manager for the Drilling and Measurements product line, a role that capped years of front- line leadership and technical innovation. Throughout his tenure, he developed a reputation for delivering superior drilling tools and services, earning the trust of global operators and cultivating a wide network of professional relationships across the oil and gas industry.
Now at CIT, Ian serves as a steady hand and trusted advisor in the continued advancement of the AEGIS Oil Well Cement line. Known for his client-focused approach, technical precision, and measured guidance, he plays a vital role in upholding the standards of quality and credibility that define CIT’s approach to the energy sector.
