Who we are
DPPS Group is a performance, asset assurance, and executive risk management firm built for organizations operating where failure is not an option.
We work with asset-intensive and highly regulated organizations — including oil & gas, energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, and complex enterprises — that require certainty, control, and defensible decision-making at every level of operation.
We are not traditional consultants.
DPPS Group exists to reduce operational risk, protect asset value, improve uptime, and provide cost certainty by embedding proven operating systems directly into our clients’ organizations.
Our Purpose
Organizations do not fail because of lack of effort. They fail because of misaligned systems, unmanaged risk, unclear accountability, and poor decision frameworks.
Our purpose is to eliminate those failures before they occur.
We engineer clarity into decisions, discipline into operations, and control into risk — enabling leaders to operate with confidence in complex, high‑stakes environments.
What Makes Us Different
Most firms advise. We build, license, and embed.
DPPS Group designs proprietary performance and asset management systems that are:
Practical and field‑ready
Aligned to international standards (including ISO 55000)
Governed, auditable, and measurable
Sustainable without long‑term consultant dependency
Our clients do not rent expertise. They own capability.
Our Chairman & CEO - Damien Carter
Mr. Carter is a visionary Chairman and CEO with over 30 years of distinguished leadership across the Oil, Gas, Construction, and Petrochemical industries. As the Founder of the DPPS Group of Companies, he has built a dynamic, globally connected enterprise renowned for delivering high-impact Asset, Operations, Leadership, & Risk Based Management solutions.
Driven by a passion for operational excellence, Mr. Carter has led the successful execution of multimillion-dollar projects across international markets. His strategic approach to business development, project management, and organizational performance has consistently resulted in improved asset and operations reliability, optimized systems, and sustained value creation.
With deep expertise in aligning people, processes, and technology, Mr. Carter is committed to empowering industries through innovation, strategic partnerships, and measurable results. His leadership continues to shape the future of enterprise performance and operational transformation across the sectors the DPPS Group serves.
Our Chief Operations Officer - Smith Tennyson
Mr. Tennyson brings over 40 years of exceptional leadership in law enforcement and security operations to his role as Chief Operations Officer at the DPPS Group of Companies. Dedicated to delivering comprehensive physical and cybersecurity solutions worldwide, Mr. Tennyson is a strategic force in designing and executing high-level security and operational frameworks for global clients.
His extensive career includes the development and implementation of Master Security Plans, Emergency Operation Plans, and complex global deployment strategies. Known for his ability to navigate both straightforward risk assessments and the most intricate operational demands, Mr. Tennyson has consistently ensured the protection and continuity of mission-critical operations. His global expertise and operational acumen are instrumental in driving DPPS’s mission to deliver secure, scalable, and resilient solutions to its clients around the world.
Director of International Projects & Operations - Linhurst Ishmael
With over four decades of specialized experience in drilling, project execution, and operational leadership within the energy sector, Mr. Ishmael brings unmatched depth and insight to his role as Projects & Operations Manager at D.P.P.S Company Limited. His distinguished career began in 1979 and has since spanned a breadth of high-impact roles across leading upstream oil and gas organizations.
Throughout his 40+ year journey, Mr. Ishmael has developed a comprehensive and practical understanding of the energy industry’s technical, operational, and strategic demands. His vast experience continues to serve as a vital asset to D.P.P.S Company Limited, where he leads with a focus on operational excellence, safety, and sustainable project delivery across the sector.
Why Choose the DPPS Group?
Experience. Excellence. Execution.
At DPPS Group of Companies, we don’t just offer services — we deliver sustainable results.
We operate at the intersection of:
Executive leadership
Asset management
Operations and maintenance
Governance, risk, and compliance
Our approach integrates:
Executive and board‑level risk assurance
Asset and operational performance systems
Leadership alignment and accountability
Certification and capability transfer
This ensures strategy, execution, and oversight operate as one system — not disconnected functions.
Driven by Experience. Powered by Results. Committed to Your Success.
Our Commitment
We commit to:
Measurable risk reduction
Operational systems that work in the real world
Transparent, defensible decision frameworks
Capability transfer, not dependency
Long‑term value creation
If you are seeking advice, reports, or temporary fixes, we may not be the right partner.
If you are seeking control, certainty, and sustained performance, DPPS Group is built for you.