Key signals
4Plc exits + IPO
20+Patent families
£200M+Equity raised
01–10TRL/MRL
#1Entrepreneur · Shell UK <30
Executive profile
CEO and founder with five venture exits across VC and PE-backed deep tech, advanced manufacturing, and climate technology. Deep sector execution across battery EV, mobile hydrogen infrastructure, and grid AI. Combines rigorous cash discipline, technical and commercial acumen, and high-urgency turnaround execution to build high-performing teams and deliver outsized returns for investors.
Born and raised in Edinburgh. Based in Bedford, 40 minutes from London, with his partner, kids and dogs. A love of the outdoors — bike, row, run, and ski — led to a career dedicated to climate technology.
Track record & ventures
01Advanced Electric Machines (AEM)
NED & RemCom Member · 2024–Present
Advanced Electric Motors
- Guided scale-up of rare-earth-metal-free (REM-free) motor platforms to meet automotive OEM and Tier-1 quality, test, and audit standards. Backed by Barclays Climate Ventures, Legal & General, and PXN.
Hydrogen Infrastructure (ISO-containerised)
- Turnaround, executive recruitment, supplier base overhaul, and new factory commissioning; delivered 3-year programmes in two.
- Spun out of JCB; closed £18M Series A.
03Dust Moto
Co-Founder & COO · 2023–26
Performance Electric Dirt Bikes
- Built US electric motorcycle OEM with top-tier powertrain supply partners and a $20M+ pre-order pipeline.
- Acquired by Harley-Davidson LiveWire (NYSE:LVWR) — one of five acquisitions in Harley-Davidson’s history.
Mobile Hydrogen Refuelling Infrastructure
- Restructured operations and manufacturing for mobile refuelling stations.
- Acquired by HydrogenOne Capital Plc (LSE:HGEN).
05Pure Electric
Advisor to the CEO · 2022–23
Micromobility OEM
- Strategic advisory on international capital raising for e-scooter OEM and retailer.
06UBCO
Chief Commercial Officer · 2020–22
All-Wheel-Drive Electric Utility Vehicles
- Scaled commercial operations and B2B fleet sales across agriculture, last-mile delivery, and defence sectors.
07ICF Next / The Future Customer
MD Europe & SVP · 2012–20
Customer Loyalty & Retail AI
- Founded enterprise loyalty AI business serving tier-1 brands (BMW, Three, Nectar, Rakuten, Hilton).
- Acquired by ICF International (NASDAQ:ICFI).
08Allbirds
Chief Marketing Officer · 2015
Sustainable Materials & Footwear OEM
- Built the initial commercial and direct-to-consumer launch architecture.
- Went on to a $4.1B IPO (NASDAQ:BIRD).
09ONZO
Founder & CMO · 2007–11
Smart Grid AI & Energy Analytics
- Built leading home energy analytics platform; 6 patent families.
- Acquired by SSE Plc (LSE:SSE).
10Lightweight Medical
Founder & CEO · 2003–06
Paediatric Transport Equipment
- Developed the Neo-Capsul neonatal transport system and an innovative supply partnership model with NHS trusts and manufacturers.
- Acquired by Paraid Ltd. Shell UK LiveWire Young Entrepreneur of the Year (2004).
Qualifications & governance
Chartered Director (in progress) — Institute of Directors (IoD), 2026
Corporate Finance Programme — London Business School, 2010
Circular Economy Postgraduate — Royal Society of Edinburgh, 2002
MEng Product Design Engineering — University of Glasgow, 1997—2002
