Experience

IRANZ Independent Research Association of New Zealand

• New Zealand
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Officer

  • Jun 2015 - Present

  IRANZ is an association of independent research organisations. IRANZ represents the collective interests of members by undertaking activities aimed at creating a positive operating environment for Independent Research Organisations in New Zealand. IRANZ member organisations make vital contributions to a broad range of scientific fields, and offer an important complement to university-based and Crown Research Institute research. Our smaller sizes and greater flexibility provide an environment that is particularly conducive to innovation and end-user engagement. www.iranz.org.nz Show less



Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment

• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Member College of Assessors

  • Nov 2016 - Present

  The assessment of MBIE Endeavour Fund and other research proposals is performed by independent national and international assessors contracted to MBIE virtual "College of Assessors". The assessment of MBIE Endeavour Fund and other research proposals is performed by independent national and international assessors contracted to MBIE virtual "College of Assessors".



BusinessNZ

• New Zealand
• Government Relations Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chairman Emeritus BusinessNZ Energy Council

  • Jan 2013 - Present

  The BusinessNZ Energy Council is a group of New Zealand organisations taking on a leading role in creating a sustainable energy future for New Zealand. From 1 January 2013 the BusinessNZ Energy Council brings together the memberships of BusinessNZ and the former Energy Federation of New Zealand. Our current initiative is the BEC 2050 Energy Scenarios Project, an outreach from the WEC World Energy Scenarios: Composing energy futures to 2050 we're asking "what does NZ look like when the rest of the world is in Jazz or Symphony". We are hoping that BEC2050 will be something quite powerful for NZ which takes the issues out of the political arena and enables a decent debate Show less



Verum Group

• Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Science Advisor

  • Aug 2013 - Jul 2015

  I served 25 years first as Director of the Coal Research Association of New Zealand, and then Chief Executive and Managing Director of CRL Energy. It was an exciting 25 years when we saw CRL Energy more than double in size and prosper, even through tough times for the industry, whilst similar research associations in countries with much bigger coal industries like Australia, the UK, Canada and US disappeared. During my last few years as Chief Executive CRL Energy consistently scored well on research organisation KPIs, and remained profitable. CRL Energy supported my involvement in in New Zealand membership of the World Energy Council (through EFNZ and the BusinessNZ Energy Council), and in particular my role as Executive Chair of the WEC Flagship Energy Scenarios Programme, and also the IEA Clean Coal Centre and IEA GHG programme.Following the purchase of CRL Energy from the Coal Association of New Zealand by New Zealand Coal and Carbon Ltd. (NZCC), I took up a 2 year appointment as Chief Science Advisor to CRL Energy and the Coal Association. This appointment has now come to an end and I depart CRL Energy with very mixed feelings to take up new interests including as Executive officer of IRANZ the peak body for Independent Research Organisations in New Zealand. Show less

• Chief Executive

  • Feb 1988 - Jul 2013

  CRL Energy is an energy, minerals, and environmental research and consulting company, with specialist knowledge in new clean energy technologies such as coal and biomass conversion and a strong history in all aspects of fossil fuel energy, particularly coal-related research. We offer research, consultancy, and testing in the areas of exploration and mining, fuel quality and use, and environmental monitoring.HIGHLIGHTS 2010Silicon nitride nanowires: New manufacturing method set to revolutionise market. CRL Energy and Viclink are set to commercialise a new way to make silicon nitride nanowires that is significantly cheaper than current production methods.NZ’s coal seam gas - 10 years on. A review of the positive strides for coal seam gas development here and overseas by CRL Energy’s CSGexperts. Coal to clean energy. CRL Energy in Lower Hutt has successfully demonstrated the full chain from coal to hydrogen-fuelled electricity using a palladium-based membrane.CRL Energy leads research for environmentally responsible mining. CRL Energy’s Christchurch team has recently completed a FRST-supported, multidisciplinary research programme on the application of environmentally acceptable practices to mining activities. The finished framework document to guide stakeholders with mining developments is now available online.WEC Asia and Asia Pacific Regional Meeting. Throughout the year, CRL Energy has organised a number of events on behalf of the Energy Federation of New Zealand (EFNZ). One of the highlights from the pastyear was the EFNZ hosting of the World Energy Council (WEC) Asia and Asia Pacific Regional Meeting in Wellington. Show less



CB3 Mine Services Pty Ltd

• Australia
• Mining
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director and Board Secretary

  • Sep 2012 - Jul 2015

  a founding Director of CB3 Mine Services a mine safety testing company based at Darra Queensland. It was formed as a joint venture between CRL Energy New Zealand and B3 Mining Services. a founding Director of CB3 Mine Services a mine safety testing company based at Darra Queensland. It was formed as a joint venture between CRL Energy New Zealand and B3 Mining Services.



World Energy Council

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Chairman WEC Energy Scenarios

  • Nov 2010 - Oct 2013

  Executive Chair of The World Energy Council (WEC) Global Energy Policy Scenarios Study which will develop a small set of distinct but consistent scenarios - "plausible stories of pathways into the future". There are 50 members on the Scenarios team from 25 Countries. http://www.worldenergy.org/activities/strategic_insight/global_energy_scenarios/default.asp Executive Chair of The World Energy Council (WEC) Global Energy Policy Scenarios Study which will develop a small set of distinct but consistent scenarios - "plausible stories of pathways into the future". There are 50 members on the Scenarios team from 25 Countries. http://www.worldenergy.org/activities/strategic_insight/global_energy_scenarios/default.asp



BRANZ

• New Zealand
• Research Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Assistant Director Research

  • Dec 1972 - Feb 1988

  Materials Research Scientist, then Head Materials Research Group, specialising in building materials durabilty Materials Research Scientist, then Head Materials Research Group, specialising in building materials durabilty



The University of Freiburg

• Germany
• Research Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Royal Society European Fellowship Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry

  • Oct 1971 - Sep 1972

  Polymer Chemistry Post Doctoral Research Polymer Chemistry Post Doctoral Research



Midland Silicones

• Barry, Wales, United Kingdom

• Research Assistant

  • Jan 1967 - Jul 1967



British Iron and Steel Research Association

• Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

• Research Assistant

  • Jun 1965 - Dec 1965