Board Member - voluntary

• Jan 2023 - Present

NESCAN (North East Climate Action Network) Hub is a regional community climate action support hub, fully funded by the Scottish Government. The Network, and later the Hub, was created by a wide network of community climate action groups in Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire in 2020/21. Vision: To contribute to the creation of a flourishing, connected & sustainable North East Scotland through the provision of dedicated training, help & support for community led climate action and the linkage of communities into the decision making processes. Aims: To support & develop community led climate action throughout Aberdeen City & Aberdeenshire To be the voice of community climate action & link into policy & decision making at a regional & national level. Show less

Finance Director

• Nov 2019 - Present

Ommica Ltd provides on site chemical analysis kits to the oil and gas and other industries to enable real-time decision making. Contamination of export crude oil, gas and water can be a very costly experience for operators, so knowing and being able to manage "whats in your crude" can potentially save $millions. A low cost alternative to Gas Chromatography for analysis of MEG and methanol, the OMMICA product helps clients manage produced fluids to minimize or negate the costly penalties imposed by refineries, pipeline owners and terminals, for contaminated fluids. A recent addition to the range: OMMICA THPS test, helps clients optimise biocide programmes, to ensure correct levels are used to provide bug kill and also prevent costly over usage of chemical. Show less

Finance Director

• Nov 2017 - Present

GM Flow Measurement Services Ltd (“GM Flow”) has developed a range of patented gas flow meters which offer operational, financial and safety benefits to customers. They are used for well testing in the oil and gas sector, for nitrogen pumping operations, and for hydrogen production and refuelling. The business was founded in 2014 GM Flow Measurement Services Ltd (“GM Flow”) has developed a range of patented gas flow meters which offer operational, financial and safety benefits to customers. They are used for well testing in the oil and gas sector, for nitrogen pumping operations, and for hydrogen production and refuelling. The business was founded in 2014

Associate Financial Trainer and Consultant - part-time

• Nov 2016 - Present

Providing financial training and strategic financial management consultancy to Humentum's not -for-profit clients (Africa, Europe and Asia). Humentum's training motto is 'taking the fear out of finance' and we help build bridges and understanding between programme and finance team members. Consultancy projects have included review of programme implementation blockers, review of internal controls, assisting the setting of financial sustainability goals and implementation plans, and strategic budgeting. I work for Humentum on an ad-hoc basis as interesting projects arise. Show less

Chief Financial Officer

• Jan 2017 - Dec 2022

AMI is a social enterprise founded in 2014 to pioneer practical, affordable business and management learning for Africa. It equips entrepreneurs with key tools to build their businesses. It helps companies build motivated and productive workforces, and runs work-readiness and entry-level programmes for young people starting their careers. It is headquarterd in Mauritius with offices and staff in Kenya, Rwanda, South Africa and Senegal. AMI is a social enterprise founded in 2014 to pioneer practical, affordable business and management learning for Africa. It equips entrepreneurs with key tools to build their businesses. It helps companies build motivated and productive workforces, and runs work-readiness and entry-level programmes for young people starting their careers. It is headquarterd in Mauritius with offices and staff in Kenya, Rwanda, South Africa and Senegal.

Non Executive Director

• Jun 2017 - Oct 2021

Co-founder in 2017. Managing the growth of Blue Gentoo, an independent service company based in Aberdeenshire, serving the global oil and gas industry. Blue Gentoo helps its clients manage and mitigate gas hydrate risk. This is a major concern for producers and developers of oil and gas fields, who face the ever present risk of ice (or gas hydrates) forming in their wells (when natural gas mixes with water at high pressure and low temperature) . Traditional methods of gas hydrate management involve injecting large quantities of a chemical, MEG, into the hydrocarbon stream, which costs the industry millions of dollars per year in opex and capex. Blue Gentoo offers a digital hydrate management solution, comprising patented technology and software, project management, consultancy and training. We are able to detect and locate the early signs of gas hydrate formation so that steps can be taken to avert them and we can optimise the use of hydrate inhibitors such as MEG (mono ethyl glycol) and methanol, Show less

Business Mentor

• Nov 2014 - Oct 2017

Volunteer role mentoring women in business. Mentors are matched with mentees on a one-to-one basis and typically work together remotely for a 9 month period to develop the mentee's business. To date I have been matched with an entrepreneur in Kenya (curtain maker) and a social entrepreneur in India (special needs school). Volunteer role mentoring women in business. Mentors are matched with mentees on a one-to-one basis and typically work together remotely for a 9 month period to develop the mentee's business. To date I have been matched with an entrepreneur in Kenya (curtain maker) and a social entrepreneur in India (special needs school).

Training Director/ Investment Manager

• Jan 2015 - Mar 2017

Responsible for developing and managing EFTA's client training programme which aims to boost the growth of EFTA-assisted entrepreneurs and their businesses.Managing a loan product and portfolio aimed at small farmers growing for large processors - includes identifying, appraising and coaching applicants and developing fit-for-purpose loan proposals . Supervising HR, internal audit and health & safety. Involved in recruitment and induction of new staff. Reporting to CEO Responsible for developing and managing EFTA's client training programme which aims to boost the growth of EFTA-assisted entrepreneurs and their businesses.Managing a loan product and portfolio aimed at small farmers growing for large processors - includes identifying, appraising and coaching applicants and developing fit-for-purpose loan proposals . Supervising HR, internal audit and health & safety. Involved in recruitment and induction of new staff. Reporting to CEO

Strategy & finance consultant

• Sep 2016 - Jan 2017

Supporting NGOs and social enterprises (UK and international) with: - strategic financial management - forecasting, financial modelling and business planning - project management - donor reporting and grant submissions - general business advice - financial training and internal controls review - coaching and mentoring Supporting NGOs and social enterprises (UK and international) with: - strategic financial management - forecasting, financial modelling and business planning - project management - donor reporting and grant submissions - general business advice - financial training and internal controls review - coaching and mentoring

CFO/Interim CEO

• Sep 2013 - Dec 2014

Worked for INCLUDED in Beijing (an NGO which supports migrant worker families in China, Nepal and Bangladesh) to help the organisation to manage sustainability and growth plans. INCLUDED raises awareness of the migrant issue in the world's cities and builds and manages community centres which provide early child development, after school programmes and family education. The founder, Jonathan Hursh, is a Schwab Social Entrepreneur of the Year and is contributing to the global dialogue and recommended best practice on the inclusion of migrants in the development of cities. Joined organisation during a time of huge change and managed a restructuring to ensure sustainability. Show less

Interim Head of Accounting

• Oct 2012 - Aug 2013

A 9 month interim assignment (based in Sharjah, UAE) reporting to the Group CFO to manage the transition of the accounting function in UAE to a shared services team in UK. This involved project management, accounts clean up and reconciliation, transfer of accounting data to a different software platform, supervision of a team of six and liasing and supporting the receiving team in the UK. I was simultaneously responsible for managing the preparation of 10 sets of company accounts and group consolidation to meet IFRS requirements, working closely with statutory auditors in UK, UAE and Singapore. Iremis is part of the Harkand Group of companies, a VC owned provider of diving support vessels and services to the global oil and gas industry. Show less

Chief Financial Officer

• Feb 2011 - Oct 2012

DHS provides downhole surveying services to the oil and gas industry from its headquarters in Dubai. It runs operations throughout the Middle East and further afield as required. the company takes pride in its growing reputation among its clients and in the diversity and committment of its people in the field and in support. My role was to support the growth of the business through sound financial and risk management and to help create a positive and rewarding working environment for all. DHS provides downhole surveying services to the oil and gas industry from its headquarters in Dubai. It runs operations throughout the Middle East and further afield as required. the company takes pride in its growing reputation among its clients and in the diversity and committment of its people in the field and in support. My role was to support the growth of the business through sound financial and risk management and to help create a positive and rewarding working environment for all.

Interim Finance Director

• Aug 2010 - Feb 2011

Providing support to growing businesses and SMEs. Focussed on business planning, forecasting, fundraising, cash management and general business problem solving. Coaching and mentoring owners and management teams. Providing support to growing businesses and SMEs. Focussed on business planning, forecasting, fundraising, cash management and general business problem solving. Coaching and mentoring owners and management teams.

Finance & Planning Director

• Jan 2008 - May 2010

CEO

• Oct 2003 - Dec 2007

Co-founded the business to serve the UK and global oil and gas industry. Acted as CEO for first four years of its growth and then passed the mantle of leadership to a colleague. My role was to shape and implement the business plan, ensure that the business was properly funded and guide international expansion. Put a strong focus on development of the brand, brand values and company culture, which made it an attractive, stimulating and rewarding place to work.Red Spider shone brightly for ten years - winning awards for product development and innovation, business growth and marketing - and then sold to Halliburton with good returns for the shareholders Show less

Head of Finance

• Mar 2002 - Sep 2003

Controller

• Jan 2000 - Jan 2002

Financial Controller

• 1997 - 1999