For a long time, we've worked on detecting planets with whatever was at hand, making use of existing small telescopes or even amateur telescopes. It's time to move on to the next stage.

Gould started his career at Schlumberger in 1975 in the company's Internal Audit department in Paris. Before joining Schlumberger he had worked for Ernst & Young. Gould received his degree in Economic History from the University of Wales Cardiff.

Following his retirement from Schlumberger Ltd. Andrew Frederick James Gould (born 17 December 1946) is a British businessman the former chairman of Schlumberger a global oilfield services company supplying technology information solutions and integrated project management. Gould is serving as non-executive chairman of the British oil company BG Group.