Mr. Cory WJ Sutherland
Founder | Principal Advisor
Mr. Cory WJ Sutherland is a senior engineering, operations and commercial leader with more than 30 years of experience across asset-intensive industries. His career spans industrial operations, technical-commercial decision support, business leadership and executive advisory, with particular depth in operational excellence, asset performance, maintenance, reliability, integrity and technology-enabled transformation.
Cory has led and advised complex programs across energy, oil and gas, LNG, refining, chemicals, power, utilities, manufacturing and industrial technology environments. His work connects executive intent with operating models, governance, technical discipline and practical execution—helping organizations clarify priorities, improve performance and translate consequential decisions into sustainable action.
His technical foundation includes asset integrity management, risk-based inspection, fitness-for-service, integrity operating windows, failure analysis, materials and metallurgy, while his broader leadership experience includes strategy and growth, organizational performance, enterprise transformation, transaction readiness and independent technical review.
The perspective behind the advice
Cory’s career has involved a widening radius of responsibility—from demanding hands-on work and military service to technical practice, operating leadership and executive advisory. The lesson carried forward is to understand the work, respect the people affected and accept responsibility for what happens next.
That perspective shapes the advice Ubique brings to clients. A technical question may also involve operating priorities, governance, commercial commitments or the information people need to act. The starting point is to listen carefully, define the real decision and distinguish documented evidence from working assumptions.
Clients should expect direct questions, thoughtful challenge and practical next steps proportionate to the decision. The aim is to strengthen their understanding and ownership, including recognizing when another qualified adviser is needed. Good advice should help a person or team move forward with greater clarity and confidence, without creating unnecessary dependence on the adviser.
Areas of Experience
OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE
Maintenance, Reliability & Integrity
Asset Integrity & Reliability
Digital / Technology Transformation
Industrial Strategy
Metallurgy / Failure Analysis / Fitness-for-Service
CONNECT
csutherland@ubiqueadvisory.com
+1 713 398 6387
Houston, Texas