Simon CRAIGE profile

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Business Development

PROFILE

An experienced, self-motivated post-graduate Technical/Project Manager; I have been involved with international business and project developments within the fuel, power generation, oil, refining, and chemical industries for over 25 years. I have a B.Sc. (Hons) in Applied Chemistry (specialising in Chemical Engineering and Colloid/Surface Science) and a Ph.D. by research in Industrial Chemistry. I have been resident in Denmark since 2002.

Key areas of my career to date are:

Technical innovation, involving a hands-on approach to Research & Development

Instigation and application of novel technologies to develop new products

Planning and management of a range of diverse project types, from technical and operational implementations, consultancy and support to business and contract developments

Leadership and management at both company and team level

I have worked for several major companies including Unilever, Shell, BP, PdVSA, as well as smaller start-up ventures and spin-off business units. I have experience from a wide range of roles, including that of laboratory/pilot-scale technician and supervisor, operations co-ordinator, safety and compliance consultant, business development and project manager, general manager and company director. I have also provided leadership, strategy and guidance to small teams and groups up to +50 staff.

I have been on numerous overseas assignments ranging from several weeks/months to longer-term secondments in countries such as Canada, USA, Ireland, Netherlands, Germany, Sweden, Italy, Portugal, Morocco, Lithuania and Venezuela, as well working with companies in Central/Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Asia.

I have a track record of developing new products through innovation, successful project implementation, advancing strategic cooperation, delivering against core business goals and applying value based focus to provide growth. I am a good communicator at all levels, interacting with technicians and CEOs alike.

In my mid-50s, I am a positive, open-minded person, who is empathic towards others, and progress objectives through strong collaborations with colleges and customers alike. Being both adaptive and inventive, I enjoy technical and managerial challenges with an energetic, systematic and agile approach.

I left my last employer at the end of last year to look for a new position with an aim to settle in Denmark. I am therefore available to start a new appointment at short notice.

COMPETENSES AND EXAMPLES OF SUCCESS

Technical Expertise Direct supervision of technical and operational test development projects, such

as a full-scale (commercial) production demonstration project based at a refinery and power plant in Lithuania during 2008

Hands-on supervision of technical projects, e.g., development of a new Marine grade fuel during 2010 to 2015, (involving the successful completion of required POC engine testing with major OEMs)

Design and implementation of Quality Management Systems, including the development and contractual acceptance of bespoke specification test methods

Provision of technical liaison and support to a portfolio of clients (e.g., in UK, Denmark, Italy, Germany, Turkey, USA, Canada, Venezuela and Korea)

Author of technological patents (e.g., compilation and submission of core filings during 2014/15)

General Management • Staff management of field support teams (e.g., covering European sales and

operations for 8 years during 1990’s) Overall company management of an oil recycling refinery plant during early

2000’s, including the development of a 3-year strategic plan, implementation of a culture change programme and introduction of new management systems

General management of services and support, co-ordinating technical and business activities from inception to commercialisation

Business Development

Managing and co-ordinating direct technical and commercial support to establish multi-million dollar contracts for product supply in Europe (e.g., UK, Denmark, Italy) during 1991-2002

Product marketing, negotiation and sales, including the creation of an international market for new refinery products during 2003/4

Extensive experience with the participation in, and acting as advisor to General Management, Business Development and Board strategy meetings

Project Supervision Management of a fuel remediation project in Italy during 2001, ultimately saving

ca. $8million Project Manager of technical support to a major power plant refuelling project In

Denmark during mid-1990’s Evaluation, supervision and management of projects representing the

refuelling/conversion of over 6GW installed generating plant within Europe

Development of new plant and process optimisation including the collation and analysis of operational data and control to enable system optimisation

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Name : Simon CRAIGE

Address: Andaksvej 50

4400 KALUNDBORG

Tel: +45 51 36 09 92

E-mail: simoncraige@live.co.uk

Nationality: British Date of Birth: 8th May 1960 Marital Status: Married, one child aged 16 Residence: Denmark (since 2002)

Interests: Running, Music (playing acoustic and electric guitar), Italian culture