August is a vice president of Veritas, a business of Oliver Wyman, specializing in oil and gas upstream, downstream, and commodity trading advisory.
He has led global teams through the implementation of complex and large-scale solutions for the energy industry. These solutions encompass gas, power, natural gas liquids, and crude risk management, as well as business process redesign and organizational design. August has helped several organizations in developing multi-year strategies that align commercial strategies with systems capabilities. His broad technical skillset includes IT visioning and strategy, software selection, package implementation, custom development, infrastructure, and application support.
Developing a true partnership with our clients and solving their most difficult challenges is what we do. Within the dynamic energy industry, effective risk management is necessary, enabling us to navigate challenges and seize opportunities
August earned his degree in Biological Engineering from Cornell University and co-founded Veritas Total Solutions in 2011. The business later joined Oliver Wyman in July 2024.
Outside of work, he is a passionate traveler, especially when it comes to destinations close to water. One of his favorite activities is getting up early to run along the water’s edge, followed by a visit to a local coffee shop to satisfy his caffeine cravings. He is also a committed learner, dedicated to self-improvement and fostering a mindset of achievement and joy. He highly recommends the book "Unstressable" by Mo Gawdat and Alice Law.