Emma Bowring Email & Phone Number

Henley-on-Thames, GB

• Directed the development, optimisation, and commercialisation of Leilac's pioneering decarbonisation technology, managing engineering, project execution, and functional leadership across the US, APAC, and EMEA regions..
• Catalysed Leilac's exponential growth from 6 to 70 employees in 24 months, establishing a strong presence in the US and expanding operations across APAC and EMEA markets.
• Ensured the delivery of 25+ engineering projects, including Pre-FEED and FEED phases for a world-first 25ktpa CO2 capture plant powered by clean hydrogen in the UK, in partnership with Tarmac.
• Drove a substantial increase in Leilac's engineering revenues by enabling strategic diversification of the project portfolio and securing crucial grant funding.
• Facilitated completion of global licensing and collaboration agreements with Heirloom by fortifying key relationships and demonstrating technology value through engineering techno-economic studies, solidifying Leilac's.
• Managed the operation and upgrade of the Leilac-1 pilot plant in Belgium, validating the core technology's viability amid the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.

United Kingdom

• Spearheaded the Leilac-2 project, a EUR 35M Horizon2020-funded initiative to scale up the Calix Calciner Technology, leading a 12-partner consortium through critical pre-FEED, FEED and early EPC phases. Delivered.
• Steered the Leilac-2 project through a paradigm shift from a natural gas-based design to a 95% alternative fuel model, navigating substantial technical and stakeholder challenges.
• Orchestrated a diverse 12-partner consortium, including industry leaders, such as Heidelberg Materials, CIMPOR, Lhoist, and CEMEX, ensuring cohesive alignment and progress on the 100ktpa carbon capture facility.
• Reduced capital cost by EUR 15m, driving a collaborative value engineering phase and successfully simplifying the design.
• Expedited site approval for the Leilac-2 plant within an eight-week timeframe ensuring project continuity following the closure of the initial site.

Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

• Conceived and cultivated a thriving lifestyle enterprise, organising transformative training and nutrition programs to empower clients. Orchestrated seamless collaborations with a network of personal trainers.
• Formulated a robust client base, serving and retaining 50+ dedicated clients through personalised wellness strategies.
• Designed a profitable business model for financial stability while maintaining optimal work-life integration.

Moscow City, Russia

Awarded Jacobs shareholder rights. Engaged in sabbatical from 2012 – 2014 to focus on family.

Australia & Asia Pacific Region

• Served as the Regional representative for the International Development Group, exercising full financial authorisation. Managed a team of three direct reports while navigating intricate client negotiations, stakeholder.
• Steered a high-stakes AUD 50M EPCM project in the Solomon Islands for completion, garnering formal commendation from AusAID and receiving the AIPM Achievement Award for Victoria in 2011.
• Revitalised and fortified strategic relationships with key stakeholders, including AusAID and other funding agencies, securing additional project fees totalling up to $30M.
• Enhanced proposal success rates through the implementation of sophisticated profitability modelling and raised bid quality, driving significant business growth by 20%.
• Designed comprehensive health and safety protocols at corporate and project levels, ensuring regulatory compliance and elevating workplace safety standards in developing countries.

United Kingdom

• Ensured commercial management for Southern Buildings and Infrastructure, overseeing accounts and financial teams with three direct reports.
• Improved business processes, encompassing cost estimation, project planning, and financial reporting while conducting business modelling and transformation planning.
• Led major bids with strategic commercial profiling, increasing bid success rates and securing £1M+ in additional fees, including a successful BAA Heathrow study during a critical business period.
• Developed strong partnerships within the organisation, mentored team members, and implemented lasting improvements in commercial practices as a trusted senior management team member.

• Played a crucial role in integrating newly acquired UK businesses (Anthony Hunts & Associates and Enviros), providing project management training and commercial mentoring across offices in England, Ireland, and Scotland.
• Oversaw project reviews for all UK offices, coordinating with internal and external technical and delivery teams to assess and re-plan underperforming projects across various sectors, including Power, Transport.

Melbourne, Australia

• Managed capital works projects ranging from AUD500K to AUD35M across diverse sectors, such as retail, commercial, health, justice, and infrastructure.
• Coordinated engineering, architectural, and construction teams for high-profile clients, including the Department of Justice, Department of Health, Victoria State Police, Department of Defence, and ExxonMobil.