Low Carbon Technology & Fuels
Innovation in low-carbon technology and fuels is transforming how industries move, power, and produce.
Hydrogen & Its Derivatives
Hydrogen’s growing role in decarbonising hard-to-abate industries relies on infrastructure, partnerships, and the right leadership. Surging demand across electrolysis, ammonia, methanol, SAF, eFuels and methane pyrolysis calls for talent that can drive delivery, navigate cross-border policy, and scale innovation. We work across the full value chain, from breakthrough technology providers and project developers to global industrials and the investors backing them. As the sector evolves at pace, we help build the teams capable of turning ambition into impact across clean fuels, chemicals, transport, and heavy industry.
Carbon Removal
Carbon removal is progressing from pilots to portfolios like direct air capture, BECCS, and nature-based solutions, posing technical, commercial, and verification challenges. Leaders require scientific rigour, market insight, and expertise in LCA, MRV, and fundraising.
Battery Technology
Advances in battery materials and cell design are transforming storage. Organisations need leaders in gigafactory scale-up, supply-chain management, and commercial strategy with safety and IP expertise. With rapid innovation and evolving demands, attracting adaptable, forward-thinking talent is more critical than ever.
Bioenergy & Biofuels
Bioenergy offers circular decarbonisation but remains localised and capital-constrained. Companies need leaders who scale projects under evolving incentives, with expertise in feedstock sourcing, plant operations, and navigating the supply chain constraints and competition for sustainable, reliable biomass inputs.
Agri-Tech
Agri-tech is transforming food and fibre systems through innovation in emissions reduction, soil health, and food security. Scaling these solutions demands not only technical expertise but also commercial and financial leaders who can drive growth, investment, partnerships, and market adoption.
Our Low Carbon Technology & Fuels Specialists
Alan Sutherland
Senior Vice President
Hydrogen & Carbon Removal
Americas
Emily Hart
Associate Director
Hydrogen & Carbon Removal
UK & Europe
Hetty Lowther
Senior Principal Consultant
Hydrogen & Carbon Removal
UK & Europe
Jake Salem
Principal Consultant
Hydrogen & Carbon Removal
Europe
Stuart Thomson
Principal Consultant
Hydrogen
Europe
Evan Robinson
Principal Consultant
Bioenergy & Biofuels
Americas
Eleanor Walsh
Senior Consultant
Bioenergy & Biofuels
Americas
Olivia Morgan
Senior Consultant
Battery Technology
UK & Europe
Brightsmith builds the leadership teams that drive innovation across low carbon technologies. From hydrogen and battery storage to carbon capture and advanced biofuels, we bring deep technical knowledge, functional breadth, and a global network of mission-driven talent. By partnering with you at every growth stage, we help you stay ahead of market shifts, regulatory pressure, and technological disruption. This ensures long-term success in a fast-evolving, investment-intensive sector.
We understand the nuances of each subsector. The cross-border policy, safety, and project complexity of hydrogen and its derivatives. The gigafactory scale-up, chemistry expertise, and IP sensitivities in battery tech. The verification, MRV, and LCA requirements in carbon removal. And the localised, feedstock-dependent, capital-constrained challenges of scaling biofuels. In each case, we match you with leaders who can translate innovation into commercial success.
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