Charles co-founded SigmaRoc plc together with David Barrett and Max Vermorken in August 2016 and has served as its Chief Technical Director. Key focus areas have included M&A, CAPEX and projects as well as operational excellence, health and safety, ESG, Risk and Insurance.

Prior to co-founding, Charles built his career in construction and construction materials across the world. He started his Career with Holcim before moving to Qatar working for Government Company charged with the country’s strategic construction materials supply and then New Zealand on the strategic planning of the reconstruction of Christchurch after the earthquake. He returned to Holcim as Group Head of Capex Northern Europe as well as heading up the operations and supply chain streams for the LafargeHolcim merger for the Northern European region. He holds a degree in Chemical engineering and Minerals Processing and is a fellow of the institute of Quarrying.

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