Simon Craige is an experienced technical and project manager with over 25 years of experience in the fuel, power generation, oil, refining, and chemical industries. He holds a B.Sc. in Applied Chemistry and a Ph.D. in Industrial Chemistry. His experience includes technical innovation, project management, business development, and he has worked for major companies like Unilever, Shell, and BP. He is currently seeking a new position in Denmark where he has resided since 2002.

1. Simon CRAIGE profile
Technical Innovation
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Project Management
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Business Development

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