Alex Marshall Email & Phone Number

Boston, Ma, Us

Waukesha, Wisconsin, Us

Passionate about driving innovation in sustainable energy technologies, I'm based near Boston, Massachusetts, and hold a global leadership role at Clarke Energy a Rehlko company (previously Kohler Energy). My responsibilities span supporting the company's diversification into cutting-edge technologies, including microgrids, hybrid systems, biogas upgrading (to renewable natural gas), carbon capture, and battery energy storage systems.I also have a focus on growth segments for the business such as sustainable resilient power for the data center sector.Leading a diverse, multi-national, and multi-disciplinary team of engineers, business development, finance, and communications specialists, we're building a multi-million dollar pipeline of low-carbon and resilient energy projects. These projects integrate various power generation and storage technologies under a single solution and maintenance provider, making a substantial impact on our mission.I am a member of the Rehlko Sustainability Leadership Team.Let's connect and explore opportunities for collaboration in the world of sustainable energy technologies work is key to driving the adoption of sustainable and low-carbon technologies.

Liverpool, Merseyside, Gb

In my previous role at Clarke Energy, I was in the United Kingdom and held the lead international position for business development, where I spearheaded technological diversification into various cutting-edge sectors, including energy storage, hydrogen, biogas upgrading, heat pumps, and carbon dioxide capture and storage systems. My strategic contributions were instrumental in driving the company's expansion and diversification efforts into these critical energy sectors.As part of my responsibilities, I played a pivotal role in supporting the geographical diversification of Clarke Energy as a business, ensuring its global presence and impact. This involved collaborating with diverse teams across regions and leveraging my expertise to identify and capitalize on emerging market opportunities.Furthermore, I assumed the lead international role for marketing at Clarke Energy, where I orchestrated and executed our comprehensive marketing strategy. My efforts were aimed at enhancing the company's brand visibility and reputation in the energy sector, ultimately contributing to its growth and success.My time in this role allowed me to leverage my expertise in business development, marketing, and international leadership to drive Clarke Energy's diversification and expansion initiatives. I'm proud of the impact I made during this period and continue to draw upon these experiences in my current leadership role.

Liverpool, Merseyside, Gb

Group Marketing and Compliance Director for Clarke Energy, a KOHLER company. I have a the lead international remit for marketing and compliance, reporting to the chief executive officer.My role involves the delivery of market assessments and business plans to support organic growth, international acquisitions and technological diversification.Clarke Energy supplies high quality equipment backed up by reliable, accountable in-country service support. We are are a multinational company developing low carbon and renewable energy power projects. We work closely with INNIO (previously GE's Distributed Power business) as the largest distributor and service provider for the Jenbacher and Waukesha product ranges.

Liverpool, Merseyside, Gb

In my capacity at Clarke Energy, I held a critical dual role as the lead for the company's global compliance functions alongside my role as Group Marketing Manager. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer and collaborating closely with the Group Legal Director, I played a pivotal role in upholding the company's commitment to integrity and the highest standards of compliance.At Clarke Energy, integrity is not just a value; it is a core principle that guides our operations worldwide. We adhere to stringent compliance standards in every country where we conduct business, consistently aiming for the highest level of compliance regardless of location.My role in global compliance encompassed a comprehensive range of areas, including anti-corruption, anti-bribery, anti-slavery, anti-money laundering, gifts and hospitality, controllership, competition laws, conflicts of interest, improper payment prevention, international trade controls, and compliance with the UK's anti-slavery legislation.To ensure compliance excellence, I orchestrated international compliance audits, designed, and executed robust training programs, verified employee comprehension, and oversaw comprehensive 'know your customer' international watchlist checks. These efforts were instrumental in safeguarding the company's reputation and ensuring ethical business practices in all operational regions.My simultaneous role as Group Marketing Manager allowed me to integrate compliance principles into our marketing strategies, reflecting our commitment to transparency and ethical conduct in all aspects of the business. It was a privilege to contribute to Clarke Energy's mission and values during this period

Liverpool, Merseyside, Gb

As the head of Clarke Energy's international marketing efforts, I had the privilege of spearheading the company's global marketing strategy. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive and holding board-level responsibility for the function, I played a pivotal role in designing and executing the group's comprehensive marketing strategy.Clarke Energy stands as the largest distributor and service provider for GE's reciprocating engine range, supplying Jenbacher product worldwide. My technical and scientific background complemented my role, enabling me to oversee the entire marketing mix for Clarke Energy and implement marketing programs on an international scale.Some of the notable achievements during my tenure included:• Supporting Major International Projects: I contributed to the success of major projects in the international sales pipeline, fostering growth and expansion in key markets.• International Rebranding: I led an international rebranding effort for Clarke Energy, enhancing our global presence and market recognition.• Securing the Queen's Award for International Trade: My efforts played a crucial role in Clarke Energy's recognition with the prestigious award.• High-Profile Exposure: I successfully orchestrated international political and public exposure initiatives, further establishing Clarke Energy's reputation as a leader in the industry.• Internal SEO and PR Strategy: I developed an internal, cost-effective SEO and PR strategy that significantly improved our online presence and engagement. This strategy led to me being recognized by LinkedIn as a top 10 UK marketer in 2015.My dedicated team and I closely collaborated with industry bodies, including the Renewable Energy Association and the Association for Decentralized Energy, fostering important industry relationships and partnerships.In recognition of my experience in international business, I was appointed as an Export Champion by UKTI, now the Department for Business and Trade, in 2014.

Liverpool, Merseyside, Gb

Clarke Energy changed to focus solely on gas engine sales, engineering and service. With my extensive anaerobic digestion experience I moved to high value capital and service sales for GE's Jenbacher gas engines. During the year and a half in this role I secured sales in excess of £6million to the biogas and landfill gas sectors.

Liverpool, Merseyside, Gb

At Clarke Energy I originally focused on high value capital sales, marketing and business development for anaerobic digestion based waste treatment infrastructure. Worked closely with German engineering company Haase Energietechnik. This included agricultural biogas plants, co-fermentation plants and mixed waste municipal digesters.Worked included development to 'Preferred Bidder' of the Biffa West Sussex MBT-AD facility along with submissions to PFI and PPP projects. Project value range £2-50million.Comprehensive global anaerobic digestion technology provider evaluation.

Elected Vice President of the Cogen World Coalition in June 2024. My goal is to support the energy efficient utilisation of fuel and the transition to a 100% renewable power grid with the use of fuels such as biogas, biomethane and hydrogen and with the capture and conversion of carbon dioxide.

Member of the Executive Comittee of the Cogen World Coalition.

London, United Kingdom, Gb

Elected to the Council of the World Biogas Association, with a goal of forwarding the cause of sustainable waste management using anaerobic digestion technology across the World. My personal aim is to help support developing nations, particularly those across Africa and in India in deploying the technology to help reduce carbon emissions and improve sanitation.

Member of the Advisory Board of the Decarbonised Gas Alliance. The DGA has been established to support the deployment of renewable and decarbonised gases including hydrogen and biomethane.

Brussels, Be

Representing Clarke Energy I am supporting Cogen Europe's Executive Committee. I my aim is to encourage the role out of energy efficient and renewable technology in Europe including the deployment of biogas, biomethane and hydrogen.

Kohler, Wisconsin, Us

Secondment to lead Kohler Co "tiger team" alongside Boston Consulting Group focusing on developing capabilities for innovative battery energy storage systems, peak shaving and microgrids.

Greater Manchester, Gb

As a voluntary role, from 2013-15, I was a Non-Executive Director on the board of Being There, a charity supporting people with life-limiting illnesses in Greater Manchester. The charity under its earlier name 'Callplus' appeared on the TV show 'Secret Millionaire'. During my voluntary work with the charity I provided the organisation with non-executive marketing advice and general governance. A key output of this work was the rebranding of 'Callplus' to 'Being There' - implemented by the charity in December 2015. Support for the designs and branding concepts was generously delivered by Glorious Creative.

Abingdon, England, Gb

Building upon the strong waste treatment technology and anaerobic digestion technical experience I developed at Oaktech I moved on to become a Senior Consultant for RPS Group plc, at the time a FTSE250 company , working on their waste treatment technology, waste to energy, renewable energy and markets team. I was integral to securing a number of key project wins with new clients for RPS. These clients ranged from multinationals and global brands including as E.On, United Utilities, along with public sector organisations including the Government Office for Yorkshire and the Humber, Barnsley MBC and WRAP (the Waste Resources Action Programme).

Manchester, Gb

Part-time industry mentor to Master of Enterprise Students at Manchester Enterprise Centre. I supported students alongside my role at Oaktech Environmental, providing them with a number of projects focusing on anaerobic digestion and biogas to power related projects. The students were also provided with industry related commercial advice to help them develop commercial opportunities from the projects.

Following my Master of Enterprise Degree at Manchester University I was invited to establish new business start up Oaktech Ltd, a waste treatment and renewable energy company based in Manchester and focusing on the promotion and sale of an Israeli waste treatment technology called ArrowBio. I took a board position as Company Secretary and focused day-to-day on marketing and business development for the technology in the UK market.I worked closely with the Israeli engineering technology developers, the Environment Agency and independent consultants to gain validation for this new technology.I secured a 3 month long Department of Trade and Industry funded secondment to Arrow Ecology's demonstration plant at the Hiriya transfer station near Tel Aviv, Israel.

UK Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Global Watch secondment from Oaktech Environmental to Arrow Ecology's ArrowBio plant at Hiriya, Tel Aviv, for the purpose of technology knowledge transfer from Israel to the UK.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration

Professional Diploma, Marketing

Master Of Enterprise, Ment, Environmental Technology & Innovation

Bachelor Of Science - Bsc With Honours, Biology

A-Levels, Biology, Maths, Chemistry, General Studies