Versatile professional with a proven track record across diverse industries, ranging from dynamic start-ups to established organizations. Committed to leveraging my skills and experience to contribute value in any capacity but especially in technology commercialisation, having carried out such a role for a number of years, most recently at Greenergy, Europes largest waste based biofuels manufacturer and the UK's largest transport fuel provider. I have many years experience in industry in both technical and commercial roles and have been involved with many technology commercialisations. I have specific experience in projects involving the use of ATP and bioreactors in conversion of waste to fuels/petchem and in the use of bioreactors in wide range of other applications, including alcohol production and AD. Known for resourcefulness, determination, and decisive leadership, I excel in driving initiatives and delivering tangible results. With extensive experience in business development, project management, and operations control, I have held director-level roles in the Food and Drink, and Waste Recycling sectors. Key highlights of my background include:• Spearheading business start-ups focused on waste recycling and waste-to-energy solutions.• Overseeing multi-site manufacturing operations and ensuring optimal control.• Implementing operational change programs and driving best practices.• Translating new technologies into practical, safe, and commercially viable ventures.As a creative thinker, I bring a wealth of experience from senior roles in sales, production, technical, marketing, and R&D within customer-facing businesses. My expertise spans various areas, including:• Commercial exploitation of micro-organisms in alcoholic drinks manufacture.• Anaerobic digestion and bioethanol production for waste-to-energy.• Bioreactor technology for efficient waste treatment• Specialized knowledge in sludge drying technology.• Driving competitive manufacturing and conducting large-scale value analysis.• Proficient in change management and innovative problem-solving.• Waste-to-transport fuels via gasification and pyrolysis.• End of life tyre pyrolysis to renewable transport fuels and recovered carbon black• Plastics-to-petrochemicals solutions.• Hydro-processing of used cooking oil to SAF
Mtl
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DirectorMtl Oct 2015 - PresentBristol, United KingdomFrom July 2018 until November 2023 MTL provided technical support and advice to Greenergy, the major UK transport fuel supplier, on the production and sourcing of Advanced/Development Fuels as part of their Road Transport Fuel Obligation and Next Generation Renewables initiative. The support included in depth investigation and due diligence on the use of advanced thermal technologies such as gasification and pyrolysis to produce transport fuels and petrochemicals from waste.When formed Microbial Technologies Limited (MTL) specialised in providing management support and technical consultancy mostly to process industries exploiting micro-organisms. This included drinks manufacture, bio-ethanol production, anaerobic digestion and other waste treatment/waste to energy processes.
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Chief Operating OfficerMicrobial Solutions Ltd Nov 2012 - Sep 2015OxfordA start-up business spun out of Oxford University. Supplied a patented technology and plant for the treatment and disposal of oily wastes such as waste metal working fluids (MFWs). Based on the degradation activity of a consortia of micro-organisms. Partially funded by BP, a global supplier of MWF’s, the company ran a successful set of trials with 20m3/day bioreactor at the Ford engine plant in Bridgend. Primary responsibility as COO was business development, customer liaison, project management and plant operation. IP purchased by engine plant owner in 2015 with the intent of developing the technology internationally.
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Owner And DirectorKt Executive Ltd Dec 2011 - Jun 2013Bath, United KingdomA consultancy providing operational and business development support mainly within Cleantech. Clients include:Scarab Distributed Energy on the installation of integrated bioethanol/AD plantsDryVac Services on the processing of oily wastes in the USA and CanadaAxion Consulting on the implementation of a code of practice within Material Recycling Facilities.Greenergy on the assessment of the commercial and technical aspects of alternative sources of biofuels and on revised processes for biodiesel production from food waste.The engineering consultancy Haden Freeman Ltd, on business development in Environmental Resource Efficiency Sector.
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Head Of OperationsScarab Distributed Energy May 2011 - Nov 2011Bath, United KingdomStart up business supplying food waste to energy solutions to major supermarket chains. Formed by a unique consortium providing complimentary resource and expertise in clean tech. Selects the optimum combination of proven technologies within integrated plants that deliver low carbon biofuel and renewable heat and power. Technologies include anaerobic digestion and bioethanol production linked to CHP. Responsible for all supply chain activities, co-ordination of design and build and operation of the integrated plant.
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Chief Operating Officer, EuDryvac Services Canada Jul 2010 - May 2011UkPursuing ongoing opportunities for DryVac technology, a novel combined de-watering and drying technology e.g. biomass, and nuclear waste processing in the EU and assisting DryVac Services Canada with project delivery in a number of sectors.
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Chief Operating OfficerTvd (Uk) Ltd Apr 2002 - Sep 2010A business supplying an innovative waste recycling technology (DryVac). Effectively operating as Managing Director developed and implemented strategy, and controlled all operational, commercial and financial activities. Target markets were the waste water industry and other industries producing or processing organic or inorganic wastes. The successful operation of a reference plant led to TVD being appointed in 2006 as framework supplier to Seven Trent Water of Drying Equipment and Associated Services, worth £20m over a 5 year period. The technology had considerable renewable energy (waste to energy) and combined heat and power opportunities. A second £6m plant for was supplied to STW and commissioned in 2010.
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Site/Factory ManagerKerry Ingredients/Mastertaste Jan 1997 - Apr 2002From 2000 to 2002 leading the development and refurbishment of the Spray Drying Factory at Cam in Gloucestershire. From 1997 to 2000 responsible for all production activities at the £25M state of the art Porrtbuy site near Bristol.
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Director, International Marketing And SalesBiojen International 1995 - 1997Development of business expansion plans for a range of dairy hygiene products leading securing external investment. Idenification of blue chip distributors in Europe and the key markets of Latin America and the USA.
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Production DirectorMatthew Clark Plc 1994 - 1995Matthew Clark acquired The Gaymer Group in 1994. My role in the new business was to assist in the rationalisation of the production activities from six to two operating sites. Ultimately I became responsible for all production activities, personnel and costs at the prestigious Bristol sites.Matthew Clark manufactured and sold a wide range of wines, British Wines, ciders and perries.
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Operations Director/Manufacturing ManagerThe Gaymer Group Plc 1992 - 1994The Gaymer Group was formed following a £120M management buyout of Showerings Ltd and Vine Products and Whiteways Ltd from Allied Domeq in 1992. I was Responsible for supply chain activities, costs and personnel development at the four UK manufacturing sites as well as central technical and engineering functions.The Gaymer Group produced a range of British Wines, ciders, perries and non alcoholic beverages
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Technical ManagerVine Products And Whiteways 1988 - 1992Production and processing of beverages. Responsible for quality management, product and process development.
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Senior Product/Marketing Development ManagerShowerings Ltd 1986 - 1988Initiation, development and implementation of marketing strategies for the Coates range of ciders and the development of customer own label business.
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Technical MangerShowerings Ltd 1979 - 1986
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Works Chemist/GeneticistThe Distillers Company Ltd 1976 - 1979
Kim Thompson Education Details
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Microbial Physiology -
Bristol Grammar School
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