Experience

AirScape

• United Kingdom
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• CEO

  • Sep 2018 - Present

  London, United Kingdom Airlabs is one of the world’s leading pioneers in clean air technology. Our mission is to provide solutions that bring rapid relief to people in polluted cities around the world who suffer from the air quality crisis that kills millions of people around the world. Our international team of atmospheric chemistry scientists, airflow engineers and sensor specialists has developed cutting edge solutions for measuring and mapping urban air quality, removing all pollutants from urban air and… Show more Airlabs is one of the world’s leading pioneers in clean air technology. Our mission is to provide solutions that bring rapid relief to people in polluted cities around the world who suffer from the air quality crisis that kills millions of people around the world. Our international team of atmospheric chemistry scientists, airflow engineers and sensor specialists has developed cutting edge solutions for measuring and mapping urban air quality, removing all pollutants from urban air and delivering clean air to where it matters most. The company operates from London and Copenhagen. Show less



UJET

• Luxembourg
• Automotive
• 1 - 100 Employee

• COO & SVP

  • Jun 2017 - Aug 2018

  Luxembourg UJET is using the latest in nano-technology, advanced materials and digital technology to create the world's most advanced e-scooter. This has led to a product that is game-changing in performance, convenience and aesthetics. I was responsible for the creation of the global supplier base and manufacturing process. It was a pleasure working with a great team. They are the one to watch in urban mobility!



International Innovative Technologies Ltd (IIT)

• United Kingdom
• Automation Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• CEO

  • Nov 2014 - Mar 2017

  Gateshead For a cleantech entrepreneur it doesn't get any better than running a business that does both energy efficiency and clean power. That is IIT, a VC-backed technology venture in the North-East of Engeland which has developed a unique fine-grinding technology for the hardest materials that consumes much less energy than conventional milling technologies. IIT has also developed a very promising technology that converts industrial by-products into a fuel additive that reduces harmful emissions of… Show more For a cleantech entrepreneur it doesn't get any better than running a business that does both energy efficiency and clean power. That is IIT, a VC-backed technology venture in the North-East of Engeland which has developed a unique fine-grinding technology for the hardest materials that consumes much less energy than conventional milling technologies. IIT has also developed a very promising technology that converts industrial by-products into a fuel additive that reduces harmful emissions of coal-fired power stations. As long as the world can't do completely without coal yet, burning coal in a cleaner way makes good sense. Show less



Isotera - contactless power for LED lighting

• Founder, CEO & Director

  • Aug 2010 - Nov 2014

  Cambridge, United Kingdom Although I wasn’t the inventor, I discovered the technology that underpins Isotera. I engineered its spin-out, founded the company, pulled together a syndicate of investors and built the team. This has led to the development and launch of a revolutionary and award-winning all-encompassing Power & Control system for LED lighting. • Secured £5m of equity funding and £700k of R&D grant funding • Mapped out longer-term technology roadmap • Built team of 12 in UK and Germany • Devised… Show more Although I wasn’t the inventor, I discovered the technology that underpins Isotera. I engineered its spin-out, founded the company, pulled together a syndicate of investors and built the team. This has led to the development and launch of a revolutionary and award-winning all-encompassing Power & Control system for LED lighting. • Secured £5m of equity funding and £700k of R&D grant funding • Mapped out longer-term technology roadmap • Built team of 12 in UK and Germany • Devised and implemented initial go-to-market strategy and created brand identity • Secured multi £m channel partnership deals with major players in the Lighting industry Show less



8 Lines Ventures

• Managing Director

  • Jan 2010 - Mar 2011

  Cambridge, United Kingdom This was my own company set up as a platform for various entrepreneurial and turnaround initiatives. Activities included the debt restructuring of a Home Energy Display supplier, venturing an LED candle bulb for the palace of Versailles, finding new investors for an underfunded university spinout in Thin Film PV and writing a business plan for an international design center for Building Integrated PV (BIPV).



Aigis Blast Protection

• Security and Investigations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• CEO

  • Oct 2006 - Dec 2009

  Rugby, UK Aigis was a PE-backed materials technology venture, which had developed a novel light-weight material with unique properties to absorb explosive blast. I joined Aigis to turn around and scale up the business. • Changed and grew team in UK, USA and Middle East to 25 staff • Developed relationships with UK MOD and US DOD • Drove global expansion of distribution channels & partnerships with multinationals • Initiated & oversaw lobby effort in US Congress to make blast containment… Show more Aigis was a PE-backed materials technology venture, which had developed a novel light-weight material with unique properties to absorb explosive blast. I joined Aigis to turn around and scale up the business. • Changed and grew team in UK, USA and Middle East to 25 staff • Developed relationships with UK MOD and US DOD • Drove global expansion of distribution channels & partnerships with multinationals • Initiated & oversaw lobby effort in US Congress to make blast containment units mandatory on airports • Successfully raised additional funding • Raised industry profile by being recognised as 1 of the top 5 European Security Start-ups in Global Security Challenge 2007 Show less



Dialight Europe

• United Kingdom
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Director European division

  • Aug 2001 - Sep 2006

  Newmarket, UK Dialight was the leader in LED applications, in particular in transport-related signals and status indicators for ICT equipment. I joined to set up the EMEA division of Dialight from scratch. • Conducted M&A activities in search of acquisition targets, completed acquisition in Germany and asset deal with UK-based company • Reached position as 2nd largest LED-based traffic signals manufacturer in Europe after 3 years • Secured major partnership deal with largest pan-European traffic… Show more Dialight was the leader in LED applications, in particular in transport-related signals and status indicators for ICT equipment. I joined to set up the EMEA division of Dialight from scratch. • Conducted M&A activities in search of acquisition targets, completed acquisition in Germany and asset deal with UK-based company • Reached position as 2nd largest LED-based traffic signals manufacturer in Europe after 3 years • Secured major partnership deal with largest pan-European traffic system integrator • Grew sales of obstruction lights from 0 to £1.5m in 2 years’ time • Led entry into rail signals market with LED solution (UK, Germany, Netherlands, Austria) At the same time I was also MD of another company in the Group: BLP Components (switches & actuators). • Overhauled and revitalised team • Launched innovative load switches and unique pager-based load management system for Advanced Metering Infrastructure in USA, making BLP the leader in remote disconnect Show less



Philips

• Netherlands
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Managing Director Global Business Unit CRT Components

  • Jul 1997 - Jul 2001

  Southport, UK My next assignment was to integrate electronic components factories in North & South America, China (2 JVs), Taiwan, Poland and the UK into a global business unit. Total headcount ca. 700. • Created an integrated business unit structure with a coherent management team • Consolidated manufacturing operations through factory closure programme without disruption to customer supply and product quality • Developed and executed major cost reduction programmes, achieving savings of 25%, worth… Show more My next assignment was to integrate electronic components factories in North & South America, China (2 JVs), Taiwan, Poland and the UK into a global business unit. Total headcount ca. 700. • Created an integrated business unit structure with a coherent management team • Consolidated manufacturing operations through factory closure programme without disruption to customer supply and product quality • Developed and executed major cost reduction programmes, achieving savings of 25%, worth £6m p.a. • Implemented World Class Manufacturing programme, improving quality and reducing customer reject rate by 90% and improving asset utilisation by 10% • Implemented global sales strategy, increasing 3rd party sales by 100% • Developed best-practice Balanced Scorecard

• General Manager Pilot Factory - CRT Displays

  • Jan 1995 - Jun 1997

  Eindhoven Area, Netherlands I brought about a major turnaround, downsizing and culture change of a complex CRT factory with ca. 200 staff.

• European Sales Support Manager CRT Displays

  • Sep 1993 - Dec 1994

  Eindhoven Area, Netherlands Whilst doing my MBA I devised and implemented new sales tools, including division-wide Large Account Management techniques.

• Global Product Manager Large CRT Dsplays

  • Jan 1992 - Sep 1993

  Eindhoven Area, Netherlands I played a leading role in product definition & planning and in preparing the market launch of next generation display formats.

• Production Manager CRT Displays

  • Jan 1990 - Jan 1992

  Dreux, France I ran a production department with 4 shifts, ca. 60 multi-cultural staff, French was the common language.

• Production Manager LCDs

  • Oct 1987 - Dec 1989

  Heerlen, Netherlands Straight from university I got into a management position, giving me a steep learning curve, running an assembly and test operation with 20 staff.