EIC Podcasts

In This Episode In this episode, host Stuart Broadley sits down with Edward Hobart, the British Ambassador to the UAE, for an in-depth discussion on the critical economic and energy ties between the UK and the United Arab Emirates. Ambassador Hobart explores the historical role of British companies in the UAE's energy sector and details the nation's ambitious commitment to the energy trans...

In This Episode Host Stuart Broadley speaks with Jim Ryan, CEO of ERSG (Environmental Recruitment Solutions Group), for a powerful 'Survive and Thrive' story of scaling a specialist recruitment business in the volatile energy market. Founded in 2008 as the financial crisis hit, ERSG's dedication to the burgeoning green economy, particularly offshore wind, led to massive growth. However...

In This Episode Our host, Stuart Broadley, continues his conversation with Chris Manson-Whitton, CEO of Progressive Energy, to explore the next phase of the UK’s carbon capture and storage (CCS) journey. In Part Two of this special EIC Clearly series, Chris discusses the rapid growth in CCS demand, the emergence of new projects reaching FID at Bacton and for the cement industry in the Peak Cluster...

In This Episode Our host Stuart Broadley speaks with Lloyd’s Register’s senior leaders about transforming a legacy organization to meet the demands of the modern energy transition. In this conversation, Charlotte Stuart, Sean van der Post, David Christie, and Ian Crehan discuss how diversification, partnerships, and a renewed customer focus have fueled growth across oil and gas, renewables, and em...

In This Episode Our host Stuart Broadley, CEO of the Energy Industries Council (EIC), speaks with Martyn Cowie, Co-Founder of Tyde Digital, a fast-growing business transformation partner headquartered in Dubai. Together, they explore how Tyde Digital has carved out a unique position in a market dominated by legacy consultancies. Martyn discusses the challenges of scaling a self-funded start up, th...

In This Episode Our host Stuart Broadley, CEO of the Energy Industries Council (EIC), sits down with Chris Manson Whitton, CEO of Progressive Energy, for an in depth conversation about one of the UK’s most significant steps toward industrial decarbonisation. In Part One of this special two-part series, Chris reflects on Progressive Energy’s 27 year journey from early CCS concepts and project setba...

In This Episode - Our host, Stuart Broadley, speaks with Clarisse Rocha, Regional Director for the Americas, to celebrate 25 years of EIC in Brazil.   Clarisse reflects on her journey from engineering school to leading EIC’s largest global hub, sharing insightful reflections on confidence, overcoming prejudice, empowering young talent, and building a culture where people truly feel they belong.  ...

In This Episode - Our host Stuart Broadley, CEO of the Energy Industries Council (EIC), sits down with Ryan McPherson, EIC’s Regional Director for the Middle East, Africa, and CIS, during ADIPEC 2025 in Abu Dhabi.   Ryan shares his personal journey from Aberdeen to Abu Dhabi and reflects on his 15 years in the region, offering unique insights into what makes the Middle East one of the world’s most...

In This Episode Our host Stuart Broadley, CEO of the Energy Industries Council (EIC), continues his discussion with Roger Highfield, celebrated science journalist, author, and Science Director at the Science Museum Group in the UK.   In Part Two of this special two-part series, Roger shares how the Science Museum is tackling one of its greatest challenges. Curating exhibitions that inspire hope wh...

In This Episode Our host, Stuart Broadley, CEO of the Energy Industries Council (EIC), speaks with Greg Gedney, Business Development Manager at Greene Tweed, about how the company has transformed compressor performance through innovation, perseverance, and strategic investment. Over the past 30 years, Greene Tweed has evolved from an aftermarket supplier to a trusted global OEM partner. Greg share...

In this episode Our host Stuart Broadley, CEO of the Energy Industries Council (EIC), speaks with Roger Highfield, celebrated science journalist, author, and Science Director at the Science Museum Group in the UK. In Part One of this special two-part series, Roger reflects on his remarkable journey. From covering the Chernobyl disaster as a young journalist to becoming Science Editor at The Daily...

In This Episode Our host, Stuart Broadley, CEO of the Energy Industries Council (EIC), speaks with Dr. Bader AlBusaiyes, Founder and Managing Partner of Al Suwaiket & Al Busaiyes Lawyers and Legal Consultant, based in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia. Together, they explore the vital role his firm plays in helping international companies enter and operate successfully in the Kingdom’s fast-evolving ene...

In this episode Our host Stuart Broadley sits down with Stephane Aubarbier, Deputy CEO of Assystem, one of the world’s top three nuclear engineering contractors. Together, they explore how the company is redefining project delivery and driving the energy transition. They discuss how nuclear energy is entering a new era, and Stephane shares how Assystem’s “switcher” culture and focus on speed, inno...

In This Episode - Our host Stuart Broadley, CEO of the Energy Industries Council (EIC), is joined by Sam Long, CEO of Decom Mission, and Tom Bacon, EIC’s Market Intelligence Manager for Operational Assets & Decommissioning, to explore the growing global market for late-life and decommissioning projects.   Together, they unpack findings from the new EIC–Decom Mission collaborative report on the...

In this episode Our host Stuart Broadley, CEO of the Energy Industries Council (EIC), speaks with Michael Stirling, Founder and Managing Partner of Stirling Infrastructure Partners. From his early career in law and investment banking to leading a global boutique finance house, Michael shares his perspective on what makes an energy project truly bankable, offering candid insights on green finance,...

In This Episode Our host Stuart Broadley speaks with Steve Noakes, CEO of Pioneer Safety Group, to uncover how the company came back from the brink to become a profitable global solutions provider. Steve shares his journey from joining the business as an undergraduate engineer to leading it through ownership changes, financial distress, and global crises. He reveals how resilience, team empowermen...

In this episode - Our host, Stuart Broadley, CEO of the Energy Industries Council (EIC), welcomes Dr. Michaela Kendall, co-founder and CEO of Adelan, and one of the UK’s leading voices in hydrogen and fuel cell innovation.   Michaela shares her remarkable journey from starting a fuel cell business in the 1990s with her father, to leading a company now central to the UK’s net zero and industrial st...

In This Episode n this episode of  Survive and Thrive , host Stuart Broadley, CEO of the Energy Industries Council (EIC), speaks with Sujay Nair, Executive Director, and Samer Sallam, HR Director of Penta Global. They share how the company grew from a small UAE-based contractor into a 4,500-strong EPC business while maintaining an extraordinary attrition rate of under 1%. Discover Penta Global’s “...

In this episode - Our host, Stuart Broadley, welcomes Bob Keiller, one of Aberdeen’s most inspiring energy leaders, for a special two-part edition of the EIC Clearly podcast. In the second episode of this series, Bob reflects on his deep commitment to learning, making a difference, and inspiring others, sharing experiences that range from leading the Helicopter Safety Task Force after the tragic 2...

In this episode - Our host, Stuart Broadley, welcomes Bob Keiller, one of Aberdeen’s most inspiring energy leaders, for a special two-part edition of the EIC Clearly podcast. In the first episode of this series, Bob reflects on his early career at BP and Hess, his leap into Halliburton, and the bold management buyout that created Production Services Network (PSN), an achievement that later set the...

In this episode - Our host Stuart Broadley speaks with former Shell and ADNOC executive  John MacArthur , inspirational energy transition expert and adviser. John reflects on his life’s work, sharing insights into the criticality and complexities of delivering the energy transition, the balance between commerciality and sustainability, reflecting also on his work at COP28 and the role of innovatio...

In this episode - Our host Stuart Broadley speaks with Lourenço Fróes , Coordinator of the new FPSO program at Petrobras . With over 20 years at the company, Lourenço shares insights into Petrobras’ ambitious $111 billion investment plan, which includes ten new FPSOs by 2029, refinery expansions, and major offshore projects. The discussion explores how Petrobras is balancing scale with sustainabil...

In this episode - Our host Stuart Broadley speaks with Lesley Batchelor CBE , renowned export champion and former Director General of the Institute of Export & International Trade. Together, they discuss lessons from Survive and Thrive research, the need for long-term strategies over short-term targets, the role of government and policy in enabling exporters, and the importance of passion and...

In This Episode - Our host Stuart Broadley, CEO of the Energy Industries Council (EIC), is joined by market intelligence managers Sharanya Kumaramurthy, Chris Shirley, and Tom Bacon to unpack the future of offshore wind. Together, they explore key findings from recent EIC regional reports covering South America, APAC, and Europe. From shifting energy policies and supply chain bottlenecks to the pr...

In This Episode Our host Stuart Broadley, CEO of the Energy Industries Council (EIC), sits down with Massimiliano Tacconelli, Vice President of Nuclear and Big Science Director at Walter Tosto. They discuss how the company transitioned from being almost entirely focused on oil and gas to generating nearly half of its revenues from the nuclear sector. Max shares how long-term investment in people,...