The specialists at Carcharodon have been helping businesses improve performance since 2001 through everything from health checks, small projects and training, right up to major-scale transformations. Since day one, our goal has been to set a new standard, and we believe that we have created something truly unique in the process.
We have gone up against the best and come out on top, resulting in Carcharodon winning numerous awards, such as the prestigious UK Chemical Industries Association’s Excellence in Engineering. We’re also proud to say that the majority of our projects are repeat business with valued clients who say that we’re a part of the family. However, we will never take it for granted that we are special, as we have a relentless passion for improvement.
Each team member brings their unique skills to the mix. We’re dedicated to offering more than another consultancies – change can be hard, so you need someone you can really trust to help with the heavy lifting and keep morale high. Our team blends creativity, experience and fresh thinking to shape innovative solutions that will drive your business forward.
I have been working across operations and maintenance for over 35 years including all aspects of Asset Management, Reliability, Maintenance and Turnarounds. I started with ICI PLC (at the time, the world’s largest chemicals company), joined ABB consulting 10 years later and then went on to found Carcharodon in 2001. I have worked in 37 countries, managed award-winning consulting assignments and developed one of the world’s leading training portfolios.
I started Carcharodon with the ambition of creating the best consultancy on the market and this remains my obsession. This is not about awards and recognition for us it’s about what we help our clients achieve and what we are like to work with. My role as CEO is to make sure we remain at the leading edge of best practice and always act in the best interests of our clients. And of course, I still enjoy rolling my sleeves up and getting involved in consulting projects and delivering training.
With two decades of experience in multinational industries, I bring my skills as a consultant, trainer, and change manager to Carcharodon. As a chartered mechanical engineer, my career has encompassed diverse areas such as operations, maintenance, projects, HR, and change management within the petrochemical, biofuels, and aerospace sectors.
I am passionate about helping people improve, solving problems, and simplifying complex ideas to assist decision-making. What truly brings me joy, however, is building connections with others and supporting them in achieving their goals. I am dedicated to helping individuals and teams excel as they overcome challenges and realise their full potential.
With nearly two decades of experience across the oil and gas, petrochemical, and energy sectors with companies such as BP and Shell, I bring extensive knowledge and expertise to the team. As a Chartered Mechanical Engineer, I specialise in maintenance, reliability and turnarounds. My recent years in consulting have added a deep understanding of change management and leadership skills, which have helped me deliver both strategic and technical projects.
What truly drives me is the opportunity to collaborate and engage with diverse teams, building relationships and helping organisations to unlock their full potential. Whether through consulting or training, I’m very performance driven and passionate about making a lasting impact.
In 1990, I graduated as a Mechanical Engineer and joined BP’s petrochemicals division. Over 27 years, I led asset maintenance, turnarounds, operations, and major projects. I also completed the BP Operational Excellence course at MIT. For ten of those years, I drove business improvements and supported M&A activities in roles as a change leader. In 2018, I moved to Bilfinger UK, leading their onshore services division for seven years, finishing as Vice President, managing 5,000 employees and a £200m turnover. It is this combination of technical expertise, operational excellence, and leadership as both client and contractor, that I bring to our Carcharodon customers.
Being Principal Consultant in Carcharodon; the engineer in me loves the investigation, analysis, and critical thinking required by the role, but the passion comes from helping people succeed and grow. A Business’s problems can be seen through their team’s frustrations. My role is to help implement unique solutions that transform performance, removing those frustrations and unleashing potential, leaving a lasting positive impact on both the business and individuals.
I am a specialist in turnaround planning and execution processes and have built upon the knowledge from a breadth of international companies, strengthening it with Carcharodon best practise. I also train people from all over the world in improvement methodologies with a focus on how they can be best put into use. Uniquely, I'm an expert in digitalisation; both implementing software into multinational companies and managing Carcharodon's suite of digital tools.
In the work that I do, I'm very fortunate to be able to combine my creativity, attention to detail and my love of learning new skills. I get excited when we find a unique problem because it means that we create something new to solve it.
As an experienced industrial engineer and senior consultant, I specialise in providing data-driven solutions that enhance performance and achieve operational excellence. I have gained extensive experience across various business functions, from manufacturing to supply chain management. This enables me to comprehensively understand the end-to-end processes that contribute to operational success. My expertise equips me to deliver tailored solutions that meet clients' specific needs, ensuring increased productivity and measurable success.
I am passionate about collaborating with diverse teams to tackle complex challenges and assist organisations in achieving their goals. Whether optimising processes or implementing data-driven strategies, I am motivated by the opportunity to make a tangible impact. I am proud to be part of a consulting firm that prioritises delivering highly customised solutions to each client.
I began my career as a nurse, where I had the privilege of caring for others and developed valuable skills in communication, organisation and teamwork. I then moved into law, where I enhanced my problem-solving abilities and learned the importance of attention to detail. In 2021, I joined Carcharodon as Office Manager, a role that combines all these skills—and more—into a varied and fulfilling role.
As Office Manager, my role is to ensure the office runs smoothly. Beyond that, I am committed to promoting and sustaining the company culture and values we are so proud of. I organise strategy days, lead team meetings, contribute to branding initiatives, and manage invoicing and finances. Additionally, I play an active role in selecting our annual charitable donations, as well as organising our summer barbecues and Christmas dinners, all of which are part of being in the Carcharodon family.