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Brett Simpson

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Non Executive Chair at Wilkie
📍 Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Brett is a global leader in technology and manufacturing, currently serving as Chair for several innovative firms including Celtic Renewables and Wilkie. With a foundation as a chemical engineer and an MBA from Columbia Business School, he specializes in driving growth and commercializing technology in challenging international markets.

He is passionate about environmental and mental health causes, actively supporting the charity Surfers Against Sewage in its campaign to end ocean pollution. Brett also dedicates his time as a volunteer and Trustee for The Wave Project, a UK-wide mental health charity.

Unique fact: He serves as a Trustee for The Wave Project, a charity that uses surf therapy to help young people improve their mental wellbeing.

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Experience
39 Years
Current Role
Non Executive Chair
Location
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Cleantech Innovation
As Executive Chair of Celtic Renewables, he is commercializing technology that turns waste by-products into high-value green chemicals and biofuels.
Advanced Manufacturing
His career is rooted in leading advanced manufacturing companies, from his early roles at Dow to his current position as Chair at advanced textile manufacturer Wilkie.
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Career

Work history

3-2021
Non Executive Chair
Wilkie
5-2022
Executive Chair
Celtic Renewables Limited
2018
Non Executive Chair
University of St Andrews, St Andrews Applied Research Limited
12-2021 - 6-2025
Executive Chair
Bladon Micro Turbine
2018 - 2019
Chief Executive Officer
Bridon-Bekaert The Ropes Group
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Education
1994 - 1996
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Columbia Business School
1982 - 1986
Bachelor of Engineering - BE
Monash University
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