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John Brydson
Director/Board Member at
OBSIDIAN ENERGY LTD.
Net worth: 5 M $ as of 2026-07-30
Profile
John Brydson was the founder of Hestan Consulting Group LLC, founded in 2010, where the title held was Chairman from 2010 to 2012.
The current job is Independent Director at Obsidian Energy Ltd. starting in 2014.
Former jobs include Managing Director at Lehman Brothers, Inc. from 1983 to 1995; Managing Director at Credit Suisse Holdings (USA), Inc. from 1995 to 2009; Managing Director at Credit Suisse Securities (Canada), Inc. from 1995 to 2009; Director at American Friends of Heriot Watt University from 2013 to 2022; Vice President-Project Finance Group at The Chase Manhattan Bank NA from 1980 to 1983; and Principal at Chase Manhattan Bank NA (London Branch) from 1977 to 1980.
Education includes undergraduate studies at Heriot-Watt University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
OBSIDIAN ENERGY LTD 0.73% | 2026-03-14 | 491,571 ( 0.73% ) | 5 M $ | 2026-07-30 |
John Brydson active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| OBSIDIAN ENERGY LTD. | Director/Board Member | 2014-06-03 |
Former positions of John Brydson
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
American Friends of Heriot Watt University
 American Friends of Heriot Watt University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | President | 2013-08-31 |
Hestan Consulting Group LLC | Founder | 2011-12-31 |
Credit Suisse Holdings (USA), Inc.
 Credit Suisse Holdings (USA), Inc. MiscellaneousMiscellaneous Operates as a holding company | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2008-12-31 |
Credit Suisse Securities (Canada), Inc
 Credit Suisse Securities (Canada), Inc Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2008-12-31 |
Lehman Brothers, Inc.
 Lehman Brothers, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides investment banking services | Corporate Officer/Principal | 1994-12-31 |
Training of John Brydson
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Private companies
Connections
99
1st degree connections
9
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 9 |
|---|---|
Lehman Brothers, Inc.
Lehman Brothers, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides investment banking services | Finance |
The Chase Manhattan Bank NA
 The Chase Manhattan Bank NA Major BanksFinance Provides commercial banking services | Finance |
Obsidian Energy Ltd.
 Obsidian Energy Ltd. Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Explores and produces oil and natural gas | Energy Minerals |
Credit Suisse Securities (Canada), Inc
Credit Suisse Securities (Canada), Inc Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services | Finance |
Heriot-Watt University
 Heriot-Watt University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Credit Suisse Holdings (USA), Inc.
Credit Suisse Holdings (USA), Inc. MiscellaneousMiscellaneous Operates as a holding company | Miscellaneous |
Chase Manhattan Bank NA (London Branch)
 Chase Manhattan Bank NA (London Branch) Major BanksFinance Operates as a nationally chartered commercial bank | Finance |
American Friends of Heriot Watt University
American Friends of Heriot Watt University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Hestan Consulting Group LLC |
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