Market Leading Support

Glenn Carney

Managing Director

Chartered Engineer (CEng), a Fellow of the Institute of Mechanical Engineers (FIMechE) and an MBA graduate from the University of Manchester Business School. Possessing significant global experience with world-class manufacturing companies, in Engineering, Operations and Business Development and over 35 years in the energy sector (Oil & Gas, Power Generation & Renewables), and extensive experience with AD biogas plants and biogas upgrade systems. Focused and committed to deliver customer satisfaction and be trusted to deliver excellence by driving continuous improvement throughout Birch Solutions.

Jack Brow

Aftermarket Manager

Along with a degree in engineering, Jack has over eight years’ experience in asset management, systems, planning and stores, and has used his outside-the-box thinking to manage multiple teams.

Dean Bingley

AD Operations Manager

Worked in the AD industry for 6 years overseeing all 3 of Singleton Birch plants.

Alexa Embleton

Group Finance Manager

Chartered Accountant with 20+ years’ experience. Leading our investment in world beating technologies.

Steve Willett

Business Development Manager CHP

Steve has over 20 years’ experience working within the power generation industry on reciprocating engines of most fuel types. Greatly experienced in providing nationwide O&M contracts for a wide variety of CHP installations. Steve often utilises his knowledge gained in this sector to consult clients on efficiency improvements or to oversee their major project works.

Alistair Carlton

Parts Operations Manager

Alistair is new to the renewable energies sector with a background in automotive. Starting his career as a technician within the automotive aftermarket and working up to technical support and technical management. Using that background knowledge and expertise to support suppliers in the development of both bespoke and off-the-shelf products. Latterly overseeing supplier and operational activities, within a supplier to the automotive aftermarket. Bringing those credentials into the renewables sector to develop and maintain supply chain activities to ensure the right parts are supplied when needed to the customer in an efficient way.

Richard Laverick

Lead Field Service Engineer

Grew up on a farm and was a farmer up until the age of 25. He then worked for an industrial gearbox company (Dana International) for the next 14 years, dealing with all aspects of installation, removal and overhaul of all types of gearboxes in addition to running the Wind turbine section of the business for 5 years growing it for 29 turbines in the first year up to nearly 300 turbines by the time he left. He then moved to Singleton Birch as a lead shift fitter in charge of all the out of hours maintenance and breakdowns before moving up to plant engineer responsible for the planning scoping and execution of all engineering works on the Hydrate and Kilns plants. He had a brief spell on the offshore wind turbines before moving back to Singleton Birch and then Birch Solutions

John Youell

CHP Engineer

John Has over 20 years of experience in the Power generation industry, he comes with a wealth of knowledge and experience in covering all aspects from designing, testing, and building control systems to full engine overhauls.

Dave Beach

Technical Project Engineer

Over 20 years’ experience in the Steel and heavy engineering environments. Activities range from carrying out mechanical and structural maintenance activities, to leading / managing large maintenance teams on a top tire Comah site, involved in overseeing major maintenance and large-scale CapEx projects on machinery that weigh in excess of 1000T.

Roger Webster

Project Manager

A successful project manager with 11 years capital projects experience, Prior to this, various roles within Electrical Engineering systems. I have worked at SBL for the last 8.75 years carrying out major process upgrades / new installations in the quarrying / chemical / heavy industrial processes and am responsible for the design and build of the SBL high value business diversifications like the AD plants.

Carl Marsh

CHP Engineer

After completing a four-year HGV vehicle apprenticeship at Yorkshire Imperial metals in Leeds Carl worked in a small repair workshop before setting up his own vehicle repair business which he ran for thirteen years. He then worked at a Volvo trucks main dealership for six years where he reached the position of workshop supervisor. More recently, has worked in Power generation and has 18 years’ experience working on a wide variety of generators and CHP units.

Alec Mason

CHP Engineer

Alec is a time served marine engineer by trade and before joining Birch Solutions, worked extensively on gas and diesel engines/generators both onboard ships and onshore. His wealth of experience includes all aspects of engineering including pumps and gearboxes.

Artur Dymek

With over 5 years of experience running AD in two other companies, Artur joined Birch Solutions a year ago and continues to build upon his extensive experience fuelled by his love of the industry. Always striving for more, his next goal is to further his knowledge of CHP.

Rob Oliver

Head of Operations

Rob Oliver is a seasoned professional with over 10 years of experience in project management within the quarrying and chemical sector. As Head of Operations, he brings a wealth of expertise in overseeing large-scale operations and optimizing processes. With a mechanical engineering degree and a strong focus on health and safety, Rob ensures a safe working environment while driving operational excellence. His strategic mindset, leadership skills, and commitment to delivering results have made him a valuable asset in managing projects from conception to completion.

Gemma Everingham

Service Manager

Over 20+ years of customer service & business management skills working in highly pressurised companies. Gemma looks forward to transferring all her skills into Birch Solutions to ensure a more proactive approach for future works.

Ben Godbold

Financial Accountant

Qualified Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA) with 8+ years experience in accountancy audit, and general finance in a variety of different sectors, bringing drive and ambition to support Birch Solutions.

Allison Sykes

Sales and Marketing Executive

With over 20 years’ experience in Sales & Customer Services within various sectors, Allison is keen to use all her people skills to support the Sales team and drive the Marketing initiative forward. Although new to the AD sector, she is excited to be part of a fantastic team in such an important industry and is looking forward to helping Birch Solutions support more businesses within the sector.

Luke Mole

Business Development Manager AD

20 years working in very competitive sales environments, with success in recruitment, advertising, and finance. 10 years ago, Luke transferred into Waste Management winning large waste contracts for numerous AD Plants and started to understand the allure of Anaerobic Digestion. He has spent the last 5 years working within the AD sector specifically, and his passion for the industry continues to drive him forward.

John Lyndon-Taylor

Business Development Manager – AD

John has a wealth of knowledge from his background of oil exploration in the North Sea, gaining experience in all elements of process instrumentation and control. Joining a World leader in bolted steel tanks and subsequently an AD technology provider, he gained knowledge and experience in anaerobic digesters and biogas production. Now with Birch Solutions offering complete AD plant packages.