Resumé – Dr Geoffrey May, MA, PhD, FIMMM, C Eng

2003-date: FOCUS Consulting, Consultancy in Energy Technologies

Provision of technical support, market studies, marketing support, due diligence enquiries, development of strategic options and execution of plans, advice on environmental issues, legal matters and general business consultancy.

Detailed knowledge of Li-ion, Ni/MH and VRLA batteries for industrial, automotive and speciality applications especially for HEV and EV markets

2000-2003: FIAMM SpA

Manufacturer of automotive and industrial batteries, horns and antenna systems

2002-2003: Chief Technology Officer

Responsible for technology and business development
£350M turnover business in international markets

2000-2002: Executive Director, Industrial Battery Operations

Responsible for industrial battery operations in UK, Italy and USA
New plants built in USA and Italy
£150M turnover business

1991 - 2000: BTR/Invensys plc

1997 - 2000: BTR/Invensys Power Systems (now EnerSys)

Manufacturer of AC and DC Power Systems and Batteries
Group Director of Technology

1991 - 1997: Hawker Group

Manufacturer of industrial and automotive batteries
Group Director of Technology

Growth from a regional £150M turnover battery company to a global £1125M power systems group with £125M profit
Responsible for developing and implementing group strategy as a member of the Executive team
Personal responsibility for managing key acquisitions and subsequent integration
Managed product portfolio and established a world leading position for VRLA, Li-based, Ni-based and Ag-based batteries and power systems
Functional accountability for technology, capital programmes, environmental issues, risk management and legal matters
Built and directed a highly motivated team

1990 - 1991: Caparo Industries plc

Barton Abrasives Ltd
Manufacturer of ferrous abrasives
Managing Director

Implemented a major capital programmes to increase output
Increased sales in selected export markets

1982 - 1990: Hawker Siddeley Group plc

1988 - 1990: Brush Fusegear Ltd

Manufacturer of electrical fuses
Director and General Manager

Increased export sales in Europe and United States
Reorganised route to market in United Kingdom

1982 - 1998: Tungstone Batteries Ltd

Manufacturer of automotive and industrial batteries

1986 - 1988: Operations Director
1982 - 1988: Technical Director

Introduced new productivity scheme and reduced costs
Developed new sealed battery product line

1974 - 1982: Chloride Group plc

1978 - 1982: Chloride Technical Ltd

Design and Development Manager

1974 - 1978: Chloride Silent Power Ltd

Technical Manager

1973 - 1974: Central Electricity Generating Board

Research Officer

Education and Qualifications:

1959-1967: Eltham College, London SE9

1967-1973: Fitzwilliam College, University of Cambridge,

Natural Sciences Tripos, Materials Science,
Double First Class Honours (MA)
Research in Department of Metallurgy and Materials Science (PhD)
Fellow of the Institute of Materials, Mining and Minerals
Chartered Engineer