Prior to joining Empower Jim spent nine years in charge of new product design, development and introduction for Aggreko, a major power rental organisation, working on liquid and gas fuelled generation equipment, transformers and switchgear for global applications.

With a background in engineering product development Jim has held senior positions in a range of industry sectors including automotive, defence and engineering consultancy.

Jim holds a BSc in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow.