2. 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.
3. 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
4. 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