I have a honours degree in Chemical Engineering; a Master of Business Leadership (MBL) degree and, registered as a Professional Engineer with ECSA. My experience is in excess of 40 years from the Consulting and Project environment within the Pulp and Paper sector, Industrial Power and Energy Generation, Environmental Solutions, Industrial Processes and; Water and Effluent treatment and; limited experience in the Petro-Chem industry; Sustainability related projects in the mining, energy / renewable energy and Agri sector . I have travelled widely (both local and international) to evaluate new technology, to international conferences and on project assignments. My areas of expertise are: • Technical / Consulting services (Incl. Strategic Studies, Feasibility Studies, Due Diligence, Process and Financial modelling) • Process integration (investigating, evaluating & implementing new technology) • Cost Engineering (including budgeting, cost estimation, and project cost control, procurement and contract negotiations) • Process Design (including process simulation, chemical, mass and energy balances) • Front End Engineering including; Concept Development, Project Scoping and “cradle to grave” analysis My expertise has been recognised through domestic and international assignments as lead process specialist and technology advisor, providing expert input into a number of engagements with companies like Mondi, Sappi, M&R, Metso, Valmet, Jakko Poyry, AF Engineering, MHPS to name a few. I have worked with and managed multicultural teams. I have been directly associated with numerous strategic and capital projects (both green fields and brown fields) and have completed concept development and design for projects ranging from minor modifications to complete process plants. When developing solutions, I always take a holistic approach to define the alternatives and find the most appropriate solution always taking into consideration the trade-offs between technology & economic constraints, environmental demands and sustainability requirements; and facilitate choices between business priorities. My Technology and Process knowledge extends into, but not limited to, the following industrial processes: o Power Generation (Coal, Gas, Biomass) o Combined Heat / Cooling and Power (Trigeneration, ORC, Waste heat Solutions) o Bulk Materials Handling o Water and Effluent Treatment o Environmental Solutions o Renewable Energy (Waste to Energy, Biofuels) o Forest Industries / Pulp and Paper Mills o Petro-Chem and Fertiliser o Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (Applied Engineering Research Paper based on synthetic fuels and circularity) My extensive experience and knowledge base provides me the tools to assist with risk reduction in projects or capital investments in the situations where; - decisions are required based on insufficient or unreliable data - quick but reliable answers required on specific technical issues - detailed understanding and knowledge of processes and plant is required