Alan is highly experienced at board level and a leader in ESG, responsible investment & sustainable finance. He is expert in the development of ESG & stewardship strategies and engagement propositions based on a deep understanding of client needs, external factors and commercial drivers.​
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With global experience across UK, European, US, Chinese & ASEAN markets he has significant and in-depth experience of structuring & completing complex analysis and evidence to inform decision making and secure support for business and investment cases.​
 

Experienced in influencing, challenging & developing businesses in the advisory, construction, ESG, sustainability, benchmarking & PropTech sectors across private, public and 3rd sector organisations. ​​Alan is a recognised thought leader & regular contributor to media, conferences & industry leadership groups​.

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Alan has been advising clients for the last 10 years on effective strategies, solutions and insight. Some of these are as follows:

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Investors & Asset Managers​

• NewRiver ​

• Nuveen​

• St Martins Property​

• Investco​

• DTZ Investors​

• CBRE Global Investors ​

• Aberdeen Standard​

• APG Asset Management  

Corporates​

• M&S​

• MS Amlin​

• Harley Davidson​

• Samsung​

• Unilever​

• Vodafone​

• Mastercard

Infrastructure / Renewables​

• National Grid ​

• SGN​

• Infinis ​

• Edinburgh Airport​

• Network Rail ​

• Lightsource

Public Sector ​

• Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy​

• Ministry for Housing, Communities & Local Government​

• Greater London Authority ​

• Scottish Enterprise ​

• Hong Kong Development Board 

Alan is also an active & enthusiastic participant in industry groups & policy making forums, helping to shape market direction and contribute positively to regulatory change.

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Current Memberships ​

• APPG (All Party Parliamentary Group) for Energy Studies ​

• APPG for Net Zero ​

• Green Finance Institute Data Working Group​

• UKGBC Leaders Network ​

• UKGBC development programme – mentor​

• BEIS Consultation Group – Energy Efficiency of Buildings

Previous Memberships​

• GRESB European benchmark committee​

• GRESB infrastructure benchmark taskforce ​

• RICS valuation & sustainability taskforce​

• Corporate Development Board, Princes Trust Scotland ​

• Executive Committee, Scottish Council for Development & Industry​

• BBP Sustainability Committee