
Safety and Risk
Meet the Team

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

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 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.

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.

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.