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England, United Kingdom

Defence Academy Of The United Kingdom

I am dedicated to directing the delivery of the UK MOD Counter-CBRN Professional Education Programme (PEP), a defence-oriented initiative that enhances preparedness and response to CBRN incidents. My role encompasses the design, development, and delivery of short courses, case studies, workshops, and symposia, especially in collaboration with global organisations such as NATO, WHO, DSTL, the UK Home Office, and DEFRA. These partnerships ensure comprehensive support before, during, and after CBRN incidents.As a proactive relationship-builder, I foster sector engagement across government, industry, and academia to drive collaboration and income generation in the CBRN sphere. My leadership extends to managing large-scale courses, events, and complex funding bids, while also coordinating networks of researchers and public sector professionals. In addition, I contribute to the development of international CBRN standards through my work as a committee member on:ISO/TC 94/SC 15/WG 6 (Selection and Use)ISO/TC 94/SC 15/WG 7 (CBRN)ISO/TC 94/SC 15/WG 23 (Filtering and Supplied Breathable Gas RPD)CEN-CLC/JTC 23 (Horizontal Topics for PPE)CEN TC391 WG2 (Societal and Citizen Security – CBRN)British Standards Institute PH/4 (Respiratory Protection)British Standards Institute PH/23 (Horizontal Topics for PPE)My focus is on driving the growth of the CBRN community of practice, bridging academia, industry, and government to strengthen resilience in the face of complex threats.

Defence Academy Of The United Kingdom (Shrivenham, Uk)

As a visiting chair, supporting Cranfield University's Forensic Institute, a large part of the activities involve creating and delivering bespoke short courses and security cleared events for Defence and Security clients.Courses that I lead or deliver on includeChemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defence Science (2 week course)UNSCR 1540 Enforcement Course (5 Days)Managing Defence in the Wider Security ContextExecutive Masters of Business Administration - “Introduction to WMD control measures and frameworks”CBRN Decontamination Short Course (5 Days) - Principal Academic LeadCBRN Sense Course (5 Days) Leading on the delivery of symposia, webinars, workshops and other CBRN related events at SC level.Also contribute towards postgraduate student research projects (e.g. MSc, MPhil, PhD) in the fields of CBRN, high hazard environments and other Defence related issues. These activities are funded by a combination of civil and military government agencies and private sector funds.

Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom

As a Visiting Chair supporting the School of Life and Medical Sciences, my primary responsibility is to foster and develop joint research initiatives related to CBRN. Initiating and developing collaborative research projects that leverage the international expertise and resources of both Cranfield University and the UoH PPE testing facility.This role is pivotal in advancing research that can have significant implications for public safety, military defence, and emergency response, particularly in areas related to CBRN threats. The collaboration between Cranfield University and the University of Hertfordshire is likely to produce impactful research that could inform both academic understanding and practical applications in the field.

Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom

United CBRN Limited specialises in providing authoritative Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) support to the Defence, Security and Resilience sectors. The company's goal is simple – to help Government, military, and first responder clients to be better prepared to respond to the use of CBRN and other extreme hazards; to help industrial and academic clients to formulate deals which meet both their and their client’s interest. The company’s services Technical Leadership (inc. Academic & Industrial) | Extreme Hazard Operations (inc. CBRNe)| Strategic Planning | Product Road mapping | Customer-Driven Needs Analysis (Customer Insight / Ethnography) |Targeted Innovation| Agile Product Development | Strategic Partnership Development (inc. B2G & B2B) | Pricing Excellence | Key Account Management | Customer Experience | Technical Market Intelligence | Health & Safety Management | Training Delivery (inc. T3) | International Standards Development & Convenorship |

Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

Rotem Industries Ltd, is a Hi-tech company specializing in developing and commercializing technologies from research centres and start ups. Rotem markets its products worldwide and has daughter companies in the USA and Germany. Main business areas are radiological containment, medical imaging, crystal manufacturing, radiation detection and renewable energies.Responsibilities• Research, analyze and map potential markets and opportunities in the Civil Nuclear Decommissioning and Dismantling segments – including commercial, regulation, competition, legal, financial and marketing aspects.• Pursue, reach out and develop long-term business relationships locally and globally.• Developed and implemented the company’s Business Plan, and distribution channels in countries such as UK, France, Germany, United States and U.A.E amongst others.

The Resilience Advisors Network is a network of independent Disaster and Emergency specialists mainly from Europe but with a few US, SA and Asian Advisors. We come together to create compelling teams for the delivery of complex and/or niche projects focusing on all aspects of Disaster Management and Civil Protection. We contract to Government agencies and private companies alike.Part of this freelance work includes supporting peers-project-eu project (https://peers-project.eu/). Working to improve the process of standard creation in CBRN and to test new processes with the practitioner and research community

London, England, United Kingdom

Senior Associate Fellow at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), contributing expertise in CBRN and nuclear counter-proliferation research. Engages in stakeholder management, project development, delivery, and public speaking at RUSI events, including chairing sessions and hosting workshops. Notable engagements include the "Counter CBRN: At Home and Abroad" virtual conference (2020) and the "Emerging Threats: Science, Technology, and Industrial Developments" webinar (2022).Also supports Open-Source Intelligence and Analysis (DPRK Programme) since 2020. Internationally recognized for expanding RUSI’s portfolio in CBRN and nuclear counter-proliferation.

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

Role supports EU Commission funded projects in societal & citizen security and safety stakeholders to help ensure preparedness, cooperation, and a culture of security.

Europe

Serving as an international board director of the non-profit International Society for Respiratory Protection (ISRP), I have led the European section throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. Enhancing its position as a leading section within the overall ISRP organisation, I am proud to say that in doing so, I have:• Trained in excess of 250 participants as key educator during the ISRP International Virtual Conference May 2022.• Led to acquiring an additional 25 individual members, and maintaining 11 corporate members between 2021- 2022 through the workshop implementation programme.• Designed, and delivered an 8 series online educational webinar programme covering a range of respiratory protection related topics, including confined space, radiological hazards and RPE fit-testing amongst others.• Designed, delivered & chaired Joint ISRP-BOHS Asbestos Workshop - Swindon, UK 29th March 2023• Designed, delivered & co-chaired Joint ISRP-BISF Respiratory Protection and Fit Testing Workshop - 18th May 2023• Technical Committee- ISRP Oxford 2024 Conference -September 2024

York, United Kingdom

Member of the EPS CBRN Professional Working Group and Yorkshire & Humber branch .PWG has an active and effective focus within the Emergency Planning Society for the discussion and dissemination of issues relating to CBRN and Nuclear Emergency Planning. Role involves helping to design, deliver and execute EPS CBRN PWG events including Introduction to the UK’s CBRN response capability webinar - Sept 2021 (Presented at)CBRN response in theory vs CBRN response in practice webinar Oct 2021 (Chaired)CBRN – What is it? Key Note Presentation - Yorkshire & Humber Branch July 2021

Skelmersdale, United Kingdom

As 3M Personal Safety Division (PSD) global subject matter expert, oversaw and directed consumer-facing technical activities. Developed and participated in customer engagement programmes, with the purpose of educating and engaging clients on 3M defence, security, public safety and civil nuclear markets knowledge and thought leadership. Created and delivered education & training materials for customers, as part of events such as symposia, advisory councils, conferences, trade shows and personal development courses. Led and developed international product specialists within the global 3M subsidiaries. Oversaw standards development(including ISO/TS 16975-4 and ISO/TS 17420-8 and -9) government collaboration, and thought leadership activities in areas of responsibility, including but not limited to: extreme hazard assessment, mitigation, and protective technologies including CBRNe RPE, PPE, hearing protection, communications and decontamination specialismsDrove the international and regional programme adoption and strategies, gaining, analysing and interpreting customer insights. Develop and implemented vision and forecasting-based company strategies.• Represented 3M at the highest levels both at home and overseas.• Member of the 3M Global Train the Trainer (T3) Enterprise. Coach and Mentor to 3M Application Engineers in Defence & Public Safety and Utilities (Civil Nuclear) disciplines • Northern Europe TechForum Chair 2023.• Left role due to redundancy

European Union

CEN/TC 391 develops partnership with EU structures and initiatives such as EC departments, executive agencies, European research institutions, EU funded research projects and/or practitioner networks that address security threats and citizen protection. Convener of Working Group 2 (WG2) covering destabilizing and disruptive events such as natural or man-made disasters, emergencies or crisis (e.g. related to CBRNE, climate or geology, terrorism, organized crime, border security, pandemics, communication, infrastructures, or flows of data);Development of PD CEN/TS 18053-1:2024 - Digital Chain of Custody for CBRNE Evidence. Overview and Concepts.Development of PD CEN/TS 18053-2:2024 - Digital Chain of Custody for CBRNE Evidence. Data Management and Audit.Role also includes membership of Stair4Security project advisory board. The Stair4Security (S4S) Project is a 2-year project which inter-alia aims to develop a digital platform to support the governance of the Research, Innovation and Standardization (RIS) needs in the Disaster Resilience and Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive (DR-CBRN-E) sectors. Stepped down due to 3M business realignment and reprioritization of existing day job.

Ads, London, United Kingdom

In serving as Chairman to ADS, the Premier Trade Organisation for all companies operating in the UK Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space industries, I advised and liaised between the UK industry and the UK MOD, DIT-DSO and FCO, with the purpose of identifying and strengthening government-to-government strategic prosperity opportunities.I also consolidated information, briefing points and communications towards the UK Government on international opportunities, generating thorough and creative UK end-to-end solutions for the CBRN challenges, and provided a centralized briefing point to industry for UK Government.In this role, I am proudest of having:• Closely collaborated with the UK Government on the creation of its CBRN industrial strategy.

London, Greater London, United Kingdom

Representing over 55 UK companies, CBRN-UK is the UK industry’s specialist Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear interest group promoting the excellence of UK CBRN capabilities.

Skelmersdale, Lancashire, United Kingdom

In these roles, I oversaw the development and delivery of respiratory protection equipment and decontamination systems for first responder and military applications in damage control and CBRNe incidents.I was the key point of contact for the Account Management of, among others, ADF, AFAD, NZDF, Spanish MoD, USSS, USN and UK MOD, negotiating contracts and working conditions with the most important international Civil Nuclear, Military (CBRN & Damage Control) and Hazard Management stakeholders.I also led the Product Management team, increasing brand equity and market awareness through the managed Technical portfolio, including: Technical portfolio includes Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPR), Air Purifying Respirators (APR), CBRN & Security filters, Thermal Imaging, TIC/TIM Gas Detection and Decontamination systems.My proudest achievements include:• Directly leading the development and delivery of $1.6M state-of-the-art decontamination technology for the Tyco portfolio.• Overseeing the production and delivery of, and providing in-use support for the UK MoD General Service Respirator programme, leading to revenue in excess of £50M+, over 6 years.• Overseeing the production and delivery of, and providing in-use support for the Royal Navy Extended Duration Breathing Apparatus (EDBA) programme, leading to revenue in excess of £20M, over 8 years.• Growing the company's Military & Civil Defence portfolio from by over $20M year-on-year, over 4 years.• Generating, delivering and successfully winning procurement tender bids for the military RPE, and decontamination products supply of: Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Denmark, Spain, Slovakia, Estonia, Lithuania, Turkey, Netherlands, Malaysia, Japan, Pakistan, United Kingdom, United States Secret Service

Skelmersdale, United Kingdom

Global Product Manager within the Military & Civil Defence Division focusing on the development and delivery of respiratory protection equipment for first responder and military applications in damage control and CBRNe incidents. Technical portfolio includes Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPR), Air Purifying Respirators (APR) and CBRN & Security filters.

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Portfolio of responsibilities included product planning and execution throughout the product lifecycle: gathering and prioritizing product and customer requirements, defining the product vision, and working closely with engineering, sales, marketing and technical support to ensure PH&S group revenue and customer satisfaction goals were met. Account management, negotiation and engagement with principal Civil Nuclear, CBRN and Hygiene Management stakeholders throughout the International business community. New business development including technology innovation and consultancy, conceptual design, application and implementation of new projects Other responsibilities included- Defining the product range for the CBRN, Civil Nuclear & Commercial disinfection markets- Supporting the development of new & existing product ranges in all areas of the PH&S Group- Assisting in generating market knowledge & marketing material- Selecting and supporting of lead users & external customers- Generating application knowledge (including field trials)- Managing and conducting lead user trials - International Sales Development (e.g. EMEA)

Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Uk

R & D manager of all CBRN (chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear) programs in airborne and surface decontamination, disinfection and detoxification, addressing the needs for personnel, transport, particle scrubbing and sensitive equipment in both the civil and military markets.Role included providing CBRN-HAZMAT expertise and advise across all lines of business (LOB), ensuring understanding of operational processes and procedures, as well as formal and informal lines of communication within the decontamination business community, and how they relate to/affect potential and current projects and products. Strategic technology innovation and engineering interface support through formulation of new decontamination procedures, including development of bespoke CBRN decontamination trials using live agents. For example, developing PDX atomization technology for applying advanced knock-down/ tie-down coatings for nuclear decontamination-decommissioning. For Chemical and Biological threat mitigation work encompassed the development, evaluation and benchmarking of new decontaminants for use with PDX Products lines. Account management, negotiation and engagement with principal CBRN-HAZMAT stakeholders throughout the international business community. New business development including technology innovation and consultancy, conceptual design, application and implementation of new projects

Manchester, United Kingdom

Portfolio of responsibilities included the development of smart sequestering agents for CBRN decontamination. Utilizing high throughput parallel synthesis, radiochemistry and environmental remediation technology the RN sections of this work involved regular use of open isotopic sources (including 60Co, 75Se, 90Sr, 137Cs 241Am, 226Ra and Pu amongst others). Smart sensing elements involved the development of novel polychalcophene materials for Field Effect Transistor (FET) and agent selective detection applications. Liaising with various academic, governmental and industrial collaborators the role regularly involved preparing presentations and peer reviewed reports for a range of scientific and non-scientific audiences. (34 papers and 8 Patents published) Internal teaching role included supervision of scientific undergraduate teaching labs, workshops and tutorials. Program management included support of undergraduates (BSc & MChem) and postgraduates (MSc & PhD) in the capacity of tutor and second supervisor, providing line-management whilst in studies. Other research interests included: synthesis and functionalization of polymers and particles for the selective remediation of water, surfaces and atmospheres; functionalization of carbon structures; polymer chemistry (including RAFT, ATRP and functionalized micro-porous resins); organic electronics, chalcophene compounds (selenophene chemistry in particular) and nanotechnology.

Huddersfield, United Kingdom

Responsibilities included:• Supervision and management of a team of 5-10 Chemists of varying experience and qualifications through performance driven metrics.• Development, improvement and implementation of commercially viable, appropriately scaled, synthetic routes to a variety of pharmaceutical substrates to strict deadlines. (including GMP Pilot plant operations upto 500kg)• Responsibility for development and process improvement of the Chemistry portfolio. • Health & Safety officer for Additives Research Centre (ARC).• Regular communication of milestones to peers and sales / management team.• Correlation of end of project data and summary report writing.• Practical use of a broad range of analytical techniques (including GCMS and chiral-HPLC).

Sheffield, United Kingdom

EH40 evaluation program developed a range of Porphyrin / Phthalocyanine -based gas sensors for environmental NOx monitoring (Industrial placement for BSc course). Experience of Langmuir-Blodgett (LB) thin film technique. Expertise in Porphyrin / Phthalocyanine chemistry and material characterisation.External collaboration with University of East Anglia including off site visits. Research led to publication of peer reviewed article (Sensors and Actuators B, 18-19 (1994) 411-414)

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Executive Business Administration (Defence)

Competitively selected and funded by Scott Safety, I successfully completed a rigorous program while managing a demanding primary role. My.

Ma, British First World War Studies, Merit

Activities and Societies: Western Front Association (WFA)Strategic Defence studies course concentrating on the whole force "all-arms".

Phd, Materials Science (Photonics)

Activities and Societies: Hallamshire Lodgers Cricket TeamThesis title: “Synthesis and Molecular Properties of Zwitterionic Adducts.

Bsc, Applied Chemistry, First Class Honours

Activities and Societies: Hallamshire Lodgers Cricket Club, 370 (North Sheffield) Sqn Air Training Corps, 642 VGS (RAF Linton.

Highfield Level 3 Award In Education And Training (Rqf), Pass

This qualification is designed to provide an introduction to teaching for individuals who would like to work or currently work within FE.