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Dr Alan Lowdon OBE

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Non Executive Director at Balmoral
📍 Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

Dr. Alan Lowdon is an executive director, advisor, and Professor in Practice at Durham University, specializing in offshore wind and cleantech. With a background in fluid dynamics and an MBA, he has held senior roles at Jacobs, Shell, and Rolls Royce. Colleagues describe him as a "force of nature, " "visionary, " and "creative. "

He is deeply engaged in fostering international partnerships, particularly between the UK and the US in the renewable energy sector. His recent activities show frequent travel to the US for industry events and collaboration, reflecting a professional and personal commitment to global energy innovation.

He was awarded an OBE (Order of the British Empire) in 2022 for his services to UK-US offshore wind collaboration.

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Current Role
Non Executive Director
Job Level
Junior
Location
Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
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Offshore Wind
A core focus of his entire career, from his board positions at HR Wallingford and Balmoral to his advisory roles helping companies enter the offshore wind market.
Cleantech Commercialization
Passionate about innovation, generating intellectual property, and growing new ventures within renewable energy, water, and sustainability, as stated in his professional summary.
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Career

Work history

1-2024
Non Executive Director
Balmoral
4-2023 - 4-2024
Board Advisor - Offshore Wind
EPI Group
4-2022
Non Executive Chair
HR Wallingford
4-2022
Offshore Wind Specialist Advisor
Business Northumberland
1-2022 - 9-2025
Non Executive Chair
Acuity Robotics Ltd
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Education
1999 - 2001
MBA (Executive)
Durham University
1-2024 - 4-2024
Venture Finance Programme
Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
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