Low Carbon Technology & Fuels

Innovation in low-carbon technology and fuels is transforming how industries move, power, and produce.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

Alan Sutherland

Senior Vice President

Hydrogen & Carbon Removal

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Emily Hart

Emily Hart

Associate Director

Hydrogen & Carbon Removal

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Hetty Lowther

Hetty Lowther

Senior Principal Consultant

Hydrogen & Carbon Removal

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Jake Salem

Jake Salem

Principal Consultant

Hydrogen & Carbon Removal

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Stuart Thomson

Stuart Thomson

Principal Consultant

Hydrogen

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Evan Robinson

Evan Robinson

Principal Consultant

Bioenergy & Biofuels

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Eleanor Walsh

Eleanor Walsh

Senior Consultant

Bioenergy & Biofuels

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Olivia Morgan

Olivia Morgan

Senior Consultant

Battery Technology

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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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