Experienced professional with 20 years in the electricity transmission and distribution industry in Europe and beyond. Acknowledged specialist in cable systems (MV to EHV including HVDC), insulating materials and condition monitoring. Broad knowledge of utility operations and asset management. Extensive background in strategy, policy and roadmap development, as well as implementation. Career spanning track record of delivering R&D/innovation projects across the range of Technology Readiness Levels. Ten years senior level relationship management and marketing roles in commercial utility-facing organisations.Regular invited speaker at seminars and conferences. Frequent participant on international committees and working groups including currently:• UK Regular Member for CIGRE Study Committee on Materials and Emerging Test Techniques (D1)• Convenor of CIGRE Advisory Group Member on Solid Materials
Listed skills include R&D, Materials Science, Energy, Power Systems, and 21 others.