Professor Steve Tennison has over 40 years experience in the develpment and application of carbon materials. He is the author of over 100 papers and is a named inventor in over 40 patents.

Steve is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry and sits on various European strategy comittees where nanoporous carbons are key components.

Key Responsibilities;

• Mangement of the Technology programs
• Operational management of technical staff
• Interface with EU and UK programs
• Technology scouting
• University liason
• Focus for external R&D programs

Andy Blackburn is primarily responsible for the manufacturing and operational side of the company, although he still retains a strong interest in technology development having been a named inventor in 9 patents.

Andy trained as an Industrial Chemist (BSc. and MPhil.) and gained an MBA whilst working as a Technology Manager at BP.

Key Responsibilities;

• C-Tex manufacturing operations
• Marketing
• Quality Systems
• Health and Safety.
• Facilities management

Steve Batchelor leads the finance and administrative operations within MAST Carbon. Steve is a Charted Accountant who has had a varied career working for companies from start-ups to multinationals and in industries as diverse as heavy engineering to laser manufacture.

Key Responsibilities;

• Statutory and Management Accounts
• Taxation
• Commercial Infrastructure
• Export Control compliance
• Legal
• Human Resources