
Raghbir Chand
Managing Director
BSc Mechanical Engineering (Wolverhampton Polytechnic), MSc Product Engineering (Cranfield University) and MBA (Warwick Business School, Warwick University)
Raghbir's professional career has advanced from technical engineering apprentice , to engineer to consultant to project and team management.

Simon Lewis
Business Director, Engineering Group and Manager ESTL
MEng Mechanical Engineering from University of Leeds
Simon Lewis is a mechanical engineer with many years of experience in mechanisms and tribology, mostly relating to spacecraft.

Luke Butcher
Business Director, Safety and Risk Management Group
BSc (Hons) Physics from Southampton University
Luke Butcher is a seasoned Safety and Risk Consultant at ESR Technology, bringing over 15 years of experience in onshore and offshore safety and risk studies

Vivek Maripudi
Business Director, NDT and Inspection Consulting Services Group
MSc in Mechanical Engineering (University of Maine, Orono, Maine, USA), MBA from Oakland University, Rochester Hills, Michigan, USA)
Vivek Maripudi is a mechanical engineer with many years of experience in the Automotive, Transportation, Power Energy and Consumer Goods.

Ali Mumtaz
Business Development and Marketing Manager
B.Eng Mechanical Engineering, MA Mechanical Engineering Design
Ali is an experienced and reliable business professional who specialises in business development for our Inspection Consultancy team.

Andrew Gibson
Head of Space Mechanisms, ESR Space
BASc Engineering Science, MSc Atmospheric Physics (University of Toronto)
Andrew Gibson is an experienced leader in the development of long-life mechanisms including extreme environments (cryogenic and lunar).

Chris Proud
Aberdeen Technical Lead
Beng (Hons) Chemical and Process Engineering from Newcastle University
Chris is a Principal Consultant in our Safety and Risk Management group, primarily supporting the offshore energy industry.

Dr Gemma Tickle
Principal Consultant, Safety and Risk Management
PhD Theoretical Physics from University of Liverpool, BSc (Hons) Physics with Astrophysics from University of Birmingham
Gemma Tickle is a Principal Consultant in our Safety and Risk Management group with specialist expertise in gas dispersion and software development.

Dr Michael Buttery
Principal Project Scientist
MSci Astrophysics from University of Liverpool, PhD Engineering from University of Central Lancashire
Michael Buttery is an honest and professional R&D project manager, engineer and scientist, with a demonstrated history of vacuum testing and tribology experience within the space and terrestrial vacuum industries.

Dr Mike Laws CEng
Principal Consultant and Business Development
MPhys Physics University of Warwick, PhD Physics from University of Warwick
Mike Laws is an experienced physicist with over a decade of expertise in Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), specialising in ultrasonics.

Dr Neil Ketchell
Technical Director, Safety and Risk Management Group
BSc (Hons) Pure and Applied Physics from University of Manchester (UMIST), PhD Plasma Physics from University of Manchester (UMIST)
Neil Ketchell has over 30 years experience in risk assessment of fire, explosion and toxic gas issues from major energy installations to small buildings and is an experienced expert witness.

Olly Poyntz-Wright
Senior Mechanisms Engineer and Project Manager
MEng Aerospace Engineering, University of Bath
Olly is an engineer and project manager with two decades of experience working in the space industry, with a focus on supporting space science missions.

Matt Finch
Principal Consultant, Safety and Risk Management
BSc Physics from University of Leicester
Matt is an experienced Safety and Risk consultant who began his career at ESR as a graduate of the Safety and Risk Management Group.

Dr Patricia Conder
Principal Consultant, Inspection Consultancy
Degree: BSc (Hons) Physics from University of Aberdeen, PhD Materials Science University of Birmingham
Trish Conder is a Principal Consultant in our Inspection Consultancy team and has a background in data science, inspection and integrity.

Megan Evans
Marketing Assistant
BA(Hons) Television and Radio Production Degree from University of Salford
As a Marketing Assistant, Megan brings creativity, organisation, and a keen eye for detail to the team. With a passion for branding and digital engagement, Megan assists in campaign development, content creation, and market research.

Mike Anderson
Senior Project Manager
BSc (Hons) Physics of Glasgow University, PhD Physics of Glasgow University
Mike Anderson is a Senior Project Manager in ESTL and manages a diverse group of projects ranging from tribological consultancy support to thermal vacuum testing of components and subassemblies.

Richard Tiffin
Principal Consultant
BSc(hons), Geography / MSc, Environmental Impact Assessment
Richard is a safety and environmental consultant, with a background in Major Accident Hazards, safety and environmental management. He has supported clients, including COMAH facilities, across a range of industry sectors including oil and gas, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, nuclear and the offshore wind energy sector.