VP Technology - Dr Simon Craige joined the Quadrise team in mid 2005 after a 3 year term as Managing Director of DOG A/S , a Danish oil re-refining company. Simon holds a BSc in Applied Chemistry and a PhD in Bitumen Technology. He has expert specialised knowledge of emulsion science combined with commercial application experience and a substantial understanding of power generation technology and related engineering . Simon was earlier part of the BP Research team involved in the development of the specialised technology supporting the Orimulsion venture with PDVSA. He subsequently transferred to Bitor where he co-ordinated major commercial developments associated with the conversion of thermal power stations to oil emulsion fuels.

VP Engineering - Lance Christie is a graduate chemical engineer with over 20 years process design, detail engineering and project management experience for the Foster Wheeler group in the oil, gas, LNG, petrochemical, refining and power industries. Involved in numerous large scale international projects in Africa, Europe, Middle East and Australasia. Lance has held a series of senior management positions including Technical Manager and Process Manager of two Foster Wheeler affiliate companies.