Board-level insight, grounded in engineering judgement
Supporting boards to navigate complexity, growth, and change, particularly where technical, operational, or regulated environments are involved.
Add value in your boardroom with engineering experience
Engineering develops a way of thinking shaped by consequence.
Throughout my career, I have worked in environments where safety, cost, performance, reputation, and long-term outcomes are inseparable. That mindset translates directly into effective board-level contribution.
Engagements are selective and designed to add genuine value – I’m most effective supporting:
- Chairs and founders seeking independent challenge
- Boards with technical, infrastructure, or property exposure
- Organisations balancing growth with risk and governance
- Values-led organisations focused on long-term impact
What I can offer
I work with boards, founders, and leadership teams to provide clear, independent advice at the intersection of engineering, governance, and strategic decision-making.
With a background spanning civil and structural engineering, infrastructure, and professional leadership, I bring a practical, risk-aware perspective to board discussions. One grounded in evidence, long-term thinking, and accountability.
A structured, evidence-led approach to decision-making
Strong risk awareness without unnecessary conservatism
Experience balancing innovation with robustness
The ability to challenge constructively and independently
A people-first leadership style
My perspective is particularly valuable to boards operating in technical, regulated, or asset-intensive sectors.
Areas of support
I support organisations where decisions carry material, technical, financial, or societal impact.
- Strategic decision-making and challenge
- Risk, assurance, and governance oversight
- Infrastructure, property, and built environment strategy
- Sustainability and long-term value creation
- Supporting executive teams through growth or transition
- Acting as a sounding board for Chairs, CEOs, and founders
Clarity, challenge, and informed judgement at board level
Core principles
My advisory work is underpinned by three core principles:
- Clarity – help boards cut through complexity to focus on what truly matters.
- Judgement – apply experience and insight, not just frameworks or theory.
- Accountability – support decisions that stand up to scrutiny over time.
Credentials
I have served on councils, panels, and committees at national and regional level, contributing to governance, policy development, and professional standards.
Board Chair
Green Genes Therapeutics Ltd
Director and Trustee
Changing Futures North East
Regional Chair (North East)
Institution of Structural Engineers
Member
Institution of Civil Engineers