Alan Somerville
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.
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.
Alan has been advising clients for the last 10 years on effective strategies, solutions and insight. Some of these are as follows:
Investors & Asset Managers
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NewRiver
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Nuveen
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St Martins Property
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Investco
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DTZ Investors
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CBRE Global Investors
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Aberdeen Standard
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APG Asset Management
Corporates
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M&S
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MS Amlin
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Harley Davidson
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Samsung
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Unilever
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Vodafone
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Mastercard
Infrastructure / Renewables
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National Grid
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SGN
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Infinis
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Edinburgh Airport
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Network Rail
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Lightsource
Public Sector
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Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy
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Ministry for Housing, Communities & Local Government
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Greater London Authority
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Scottish Enterprise
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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.
Current Memberships
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APPG (All Party Parliamentary Group) for Energy Studies
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APPG for Net Zero
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Green Finance Institute Data Working Group
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UKGBC Leaders Network
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UKGBC development programme – mentor
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BEIS Consultation Group – Energy Efficiency of Buildings
Previous Memberships
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GRESB European benchmark committee
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GRESB infrastructure benchmark taskforce
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RICS valuation & sustainability taskforce
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Corporate Development Board, Princes Trust Scotland
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Executive Committee, Scottish Council for Development & Industry
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BBP Sustainability Committee

You can contact Alan by:
Telephone: +44 (0)7710 468551
E-mail: