James Goddin
Head of Circular Economy at thinkstep-anz- Claim this Profile
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Paul Ylioja
From my time working with James, I know him to be an extremely organised project manager. He is able to see changes in trends when it comes to sustainability and identify opportunities for improvement in data management and intelligence in the area. His insights are particularly valuable in the areas of critical elements and circular economy.
Dr Tatiana Vakhitova
James is a highly professional in his work. He is very supportive, approachable and motivating team player, who has a go-getter attitude to a task at hand. He has a vast knowledge in a variety of materials-related areas and is passionate about the circular economy, critical materials and sustainability. It is a pleasure to work on projects with James.
Paul Ylioja
From my time working with James, I know him to be an extremely organised project manager. He is able to see changes in trends when it comes to sustainability and identify opportunities for improvement in data management and intelligence in the area. His insights are particularly valuable in the areas of critical elements and circular economy.
Dr Tatiana Vakhitova
James is a highly professional in his work. He is very supportive, approachable and motivating team player, who has a go-getter attitude to a task at hand. He has a vast knowledge in a variety of materials-related areas and is passionate about the circular economy, critical materials and sustainability. It is a pleasure to work on projects with James.
Paul Ylioja
From my time working with James, I know him to be an extremely organised project manager. He is able to see changes in trends when it comes to sustainability and identify opportunities for improvement in data management and intelligence in the area. His insights are particularly valuable in the areas of critical elements and circular economy.
Dr Tatiana Vakhitova
James is a highly professional in his work. He is very supportive, approachable and motivating team player, who has a go-getter attitude to a task at hand. He has a vast knowledge in a variety of materials-related areas and is passionate about the circular economy, critical materials and sustainability. It is a pleasure to work on projects with James.
Paul Ylioja
From my time working with James, I know him to be an extremely organised project manager. He is able to see changes in trends when it comes to sustainability and identify opportunities for improvement in data management and intelligence in the area. His insights are particularly valuable in the areas of critical elements and circular economy.
Dr Tatiana Vakhitova
James is a highly professional in his work. He is very supportive, approachable and motivating team player, who has a go-getter attitude to a task at hand. He has a vast knowledge in a variety of materials-related areas and is passionate about the circular economy, critical materials and sustainability. It is a pleasure to work on projects with James.
Credentials
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Chartered Member of Engineering New Zealand - CMEngNZ
Engineering New ZealandJun, 2017- Sep, 2024 -
Fellow of the Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining - FIMMM
The Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3)Feb, 2015- Sep, 2024 -
Registered Chartered Environmentalist - CEnv
Society for the EnvironmentOct, 2009- Sep, 2024 -
Registered Chartered Engineer - CEng
Engineering CouncilApr, 2009- Sep, 2024 -
Registered Prince2 Practitioner
Association for Project ManagementJun, 2017- Sep, 2024
Experience
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thinkstep-anz
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New Zealand
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of Circular Economy
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Sep 2020 - Present
I'm working as part of this fantastic team to push forward the transition to a circular economy by bringing to bear my extensive experience in circular systems, eco-design and materials risk management. I have a strong materials engineering background and an extensive track record of managing successful international and multi-disciplinary projects, working with global leaders across multiple advanced manufacturing sectors. I'm working as part of this fantastic team to push forward the transition to a circular economy by bringing to bear my extensive experience in circular systems, eco-design and materials risk management. I have a strong materials engineering background and an extensive track record of managing successful international and multi-disciplinary projects, working with global leaders across multiple advanced manufacturing sectors.
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Hoskins
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Australia
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Construction
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founder
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Apr 2020 - Present
Adventures in the Circular Economy. I'm a firm believer in collaborative co-creation, doing more good (not just less bad) and out of the box thinking when redesigning materials systems for the circular economy. Hoskins provides training, technical and sustainability consultancy, proposal writing and project management for the systemic design and delivery of effective circular economy systems. Adventures in the Circular Economy. I'm a firm believer in collaborative co-creation, doing more good (not just less bad) and out of the box thinking when redesigning materials systems for the circular economy. Hoskins provides training, technical and sustainability consultancy, proposal writing and project management for the systemic design and delivery of effective circular economy systems.
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Manager - Strategic Relationships
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Feb 2019 - Apr 2020
Following the acquisition of Granta Design by Ansys, I was responsible for developing and maintaining key strategic partnerships with the materials community and related advanced manufacturing sectors, creating awareness, and ensuring engagement with key industry trends and initiatives such as the circular economy, additive manufacturing and materials 4.0. Following the acquisition of Granta Design by Ansys, I was responsible for developing and maintaining key strategic partnerships with the materials community and related advanced manufacturing sectors, creating awareness, and ensuring engagement with key industry trends and initiatives such as the circular economy, additive manufacturing and materials 4.0.
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Granta Design
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United Kingdom
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Software Development
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Market Development Manager
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Mar 2017 - Jan 2019
In this new strategic role within the business I was responsible for identifying and evaluating areas of future business growth, quantifying market opportunities, risks and investment requirements and creating road maps to maximize synergies with existing development plans. I also supported product management in the formulation of product strategies for existing product areas and supported strategic partner relations.I continued to act as circular economy lead for the business, building upon my previous work with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation to develop metrics to quantify the circularity of products - extending this methodology to incorporate biological material flows through collaborations with other CE100 members. Show less
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Collaborative Programme Manager
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Sep 2013 - Mar 2017
As part of a new strategic role within the business I had an increased focus on the broader commercial objectives of the collaborative R&D team and the growth of research grants covering the key themes of circular economy, sustainability, additive manufacturing, composites and integrated computational materials engineering. I conducted a substantial review of proposal quality, implementing corrective measures and significantly improving the success rate of R&D proposals - leading to additional growth and further increasing secured collaborative grants threefold. Show less
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Team Lead - Collaborative R&D
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Feb 2012 - Sep 2013
As team lead I managed the required growth and development of this new team to keep pace with the exceptional success of R&D grant proposals in key product areas – including additive manufacturing, advanced materials, composites, coatings, corrosion, sustainability and the circular economy. I was responsible for recruitment, annual reviews and appraisals as well as coaching, mentoring and training. During this period my team doubled the available grant funding to the business, directly supporting key product development areas and opening new sales and marketing opportunities for the business. Show less
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Project Manager - Collaborative R&D
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Jan 2010 - Feb 2012
A new role within the business, through which I was responsible for writing bids for publicly funding collaborative R&D projects in the areas of the circular economy, sustainability, nano materials, composites, coatings, additive manufacturing and advanced metallurgy. I defined and established the project management, financial and audit systems for the company and led substantial company engagements in strategic industry and high-level working groups, technical committees and standardization bodies to guide and inform proposal strategies and identify suitable collaborators. Show less
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Novation Limited
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director
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Oct 1997 - Mar 2011
Management and direction of a private limited company founded in 1973 and specialising in the origination and exploitation of innovative products and processes. Management and direction of a private limited company founded in 1973 and specialising in the origination and exploitation of innovative products and processes.
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BRE
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Belgium
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Retail Art Supplies
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Consultant
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Feb 2008 - Jan 2010
I was responsible for collaborative research and development projects as bid writer, project manager and coordinator. I became heavily involved in BRE Ventures, a new team specializing in the commercialization of innovative products, processes and services for the built environment. As part of this team I was responsible for screening early life IP and agreeing terms of reference and other forms of contract.
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Consultant
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Aug 2005 - Feb 2008
I led a variety of collaborative R&D projects and provided consultancy and expert witness services dealing with a broad range of durability aspects for cementitious and metallic construction components, whole life monitoring, non-destructive testing and surveying techniques. Specialized in innovative and low carbon building materials, products and systems, their design, manufacture, use and deconstruction.
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PhD Researcher
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Sep 2001 - Aug 2005
Sponsored by the Building Research Establishment (BRE). My research focused on the development of a novel electrochemical technique, employing electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) and random resistor-capacitor theory to monitor chloride diffusion processes in reinforced concrete and predict the onset of corrosion in order to enable preemptive mitigation.
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Student Researcher
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Jul 2000 - Sep 2001
Although not employed by BRE during this time, I was supported by BRE to continue my placement research on corrosion inhibitors as part of my final year dissertation.
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Corrosion Scientist
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Jul 1999 - Jul 2000
A one-year placement conducted as an integral part of my honors degree in Materials Science and Engineering. I conducted a range of corrosion oriented field studies for reinforced concrete, including techniques such as G-Corr, Linear Polarisation Resistance (LPR), Half-Cell potential measurements, Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS), Scanning/Linear EIS.
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Technical Assistant
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May 2004 - Aug 2005
Responsible for drafting and filing Patent applications, resolving trademark disputes, preparing patent proceedings including before Comptroller and Court of Session and Patents Court. Assisted in the preparation of financial forecasts for the Estonian Patent Office in readiness for entry into the EU. Responsible for drafting and filing Patent applications, resolving trademark disputes, preparing patent proceedings including before Comptroller and Court of Session and Patents Court. Assisted in the preparation of financial forecasts for the Estonian Patent Office in readiness for entry into the EU.
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Education
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2020 - 2020
University of Exeter Business School
Circular Economy Masterclass, Circular Economy -
2001 - 2005
University of Bath
PhD, Materials Science & Engineering -
2004 - 2005
Queen Mary, U. of London
Intellectual property law -
1997 - 2001
University of Bath
BEng(Hons), Materials Science & Engineering -
1992 - 1996
The Plume School, Maldon, Essex
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1990 - 1992
Stromness Academy, Orkney Islands
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