Our People
Experienced
International
Practical
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Dr. Ian Shepherd - Founder
Dr. Ian. Shepherd. Over 30 years experience at executive level in blue-chip multi-national companies.
Industry experience includes Pharmaceuticals, Glass, Plastics and Chemicals. Former positions include:
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MD, Rexam Glass. PLC
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MD, Boots Health Care
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Operations Director, Burmah Castrol
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Works Director, Unilever
Ian has a PhD in Chemistry
Dr.Rob Innes - Technical
Post Doctorate Researcher at University of Bradford
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Currently working on UK-China funded Low Carbon project - enhancement of polymer recycling for high value applications
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Has produced thermoplastic vulcanizates (TPVs) from recycled plastic and rubber
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Rob has a PhD from the University of Manchester (on Graphene reinforced Elastomers)
Giles Catchpole - Founder
Former international merchant banker. Former positions include:
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Vice President, Citicorp Investment Bank, Johannesburg and London
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MD, Indosuez Asia, Hong Kong
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Founder, Venture Capital Bank, Bahrain
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Giles has a BA (Hons), School of Oriental & African Studies, and qualified as a Chartered Accountant
Chris Byrd - Non-Executive
Over 25 years in communications technology
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Chief Technical Officer, Netavo Global Communications
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Founder and CTO, M247, leading global hosting company
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CTO Globalaxs Communications
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Chris has a BSc in Internet Computing from the University of Hull
