What differentiates Kingsfield is that our people have worked on engineering and construction projects around the world and have held senior positions in contractor, owner and subcontractor companies. We can empathise with the challenges that your project teams face and are able to work with you to devise practical yet innovative solutions borne out of our collective experiences.
Our clients’ solutions are delivered by our core team of partners together with a network of hand-picked associates who are both experts in their field and possess the necessary training and facilitation skills.
For Gabriele, cultivating a culture of continuous improvement, learning and inquiry is key to achieving the best possible business performance.
For Gabriele, cultivating a culture of continuous improvement, learning and inquiry is key to achieving the best possible business performance.
These values – together with 30 years of international industry experience and academic qualifications in psychology, change agency & coaching and online education – provide the foundation from which Gabriele has led Kingsfield Academy’s portfolio of learning & development solutions. Special interests include project leadership, team coaching, group & whole systems facilitation, project team alignment & collaboration and the implementation of digital learning in corporate learning.
Working with project teams to enhance learning in an ever-changing world by helping them to find pragmatic solutions to commercial challenges that create value through delivering much more with a great deal less, is what excites and motivates John.
Working with project teams to enhance learning in an ever-changing world by helping them to find pragmatic solutions to commercial challenges that create value through delivering much more with a great deal less, is what excites and motivates John.
A career spanning five decades of dealing with commercial / contractual risk across a wide spectrum of engineering and construction projects in a variety of managerial roles provides the bedrock of experience upon which to help project teams realise their potential to deliver projects successfully, especially in challenging situations. The belief that engineering and construction projects are delivered by people and it is the way in which they are able to work together effectively that determines outturn results, underlines John’s approach to helping and supporting project teams through classroom and on-the-job training as well as consultancy advice in avoiding or resolving disputes.
With a solid foundation in technology, Wayne brings over three decades of expertise in managing and supporting computer networks and infrastructure.
With a solid foundation in technology, Wayne brings over three decades of expertise in managing and supporting computer networks and infrastructure.
Since joining Kingsfield in 2014, Wayne has hugely improved Kingsfield’s collective digital capabilities by developing solutions that fit with company strategy, stretching from communication, virtual training solutions, marketing & promotion. Wayne now oversees Kingsfield Academy continued digital development.
Caroline has over 30 years in Human Resources, most of her career has been spent working in large corporate companies. She is a member of the CIPD and has a Masters in Human Resource Management.
Caroline has over 30 years in Human Resources, most of her career has been spent working in large corporate companies. She is a member of the CIPD and has a Masters in Human Resource Management.
Caroline joined Kingsfield in 2015 to help with general office support and Human Resources. As her role has evolved in addition to Human Resources she is now involved in client relations and resourcing, helping our clients find the right courses and managing the process.
Sylvia is a Certified Accountant and has 35 years’ experience of working for a variety of SME businesses including 10 years in the banking sector in the City.
Sylvia is a Certified Accountant and has 35 years’ experience of working for a variety of SME businesses including 10 years in the banking sector in the City.
She has responsibility for all Financial and Company Secretarial duties as well as playing an active role in the running of the business. Since joining Kingsfield in 2018 Sylvia has implemented improved accounting systems and achieved more timely processing and greater efficiency whilst at the same time constantly reviewing costs and improving effectiveness.
Carmen has more than 25 years of experience in the engineering and construction industry, working on various energy and petrochemical projects.
Carmen has more than 25 years of experience in the engineering and construction industry, working on various energy and petrochemical projects.
Holding a Law Degree, an MBA, and a Diploma in International Commercial Arbitration specializing in International Construction contracts, Carmen has been involved in many international projects, which have allowed her to gain experience in contract management and negotiation, arbitration support, claims preparation, change management, and cold eyes reviews on both owner and contractor sides and from bidding to execution stages.
As a hands-on trainer, Carmen believes in more than just conveying information—the aim is to cultivate understanding and inspire action. By leveraging interactive exercises, real-world examples, and a touch of creativity and improvisation, Carmen aims to transform a sometimes dry topic into a dynamic learning experience. The goal isn’t just to educate but to empower, equipping professionals with the tools they need to excel.
Fernando is passionate about working with contractors in complex projects applying his analytical skills combined with his ability to be creative to solve problems and with the aim of recovery of project profit
Fernando is passionate about working with contractors in complex projects applying his analytical skills combined with his ability to be creative to solve problems and with the aim of recovery of project profit
Fernando has over 28 years’ experience working for Spanish EPC and Construction Contractors and on international complex megaprojects. Fernando understands the problems contractors are facing in the international market to deliver a successful project and thereby achieve their business objectives. In Kingsfield Fernando’s goal is to work closely with Spanish clients to help to find solutions and achieve settlements for the profitable delivery of their complex international projects and the development of people, teams and systems to align them with the business objectives
Franz is a project management specialist and highly experienced executive coach, consultant & trainer and a valued partner within Kingsfield’s network of associates.
Franz is a project management specialist and highly experienced executive coach, consultant & trainer and a valued partner within Kingsfield’s network of associates.
Franz has extensive project management experience after a career in international plant construction in infrastructure, energy, and pharma sectors. His consulting & coaching portfolio is firmly rooted in business & project reality and ranges from advising on the implementation of PMO and project management processes, project coaching, business process improvements including innovation and product development, to organisational change initiatives and mergers & acquisitions. He is also an experienced project management trainer & educator who has lectured in Project Management at the Technical University, Vienna. He holds PMP®, IPMA-CPM & Scrum Master certifications. Franz is a ‘no-nonsense’ person known for his integrity and strong values – qualities which he brings to his assignments with clients and business partners.
Throughout his career, Paul has sought to improve the performance of project delivery; sometimes challenging the current norms and practices.
Throughout his career, Paul has sought to improve the performance of project delivery; sometimes challenging the current norms and practices.
Paul is a chartered engineer and has extensive experience over nearly 40 years of managing commercial risk on major projects and programmes. Paul has successfully developed and defended against claims for contractors and employers. Paul was one of the pioneers of project risk management and is a published author on risk management, cost management and cost estimating for high-risk and complex projects.
Geoff has extensive experience as a director and manager in the energy and utility sector with a career spanning over 40 years.
Geoff has extensive experience as a director and manager in the energy and utility sector with a career spanning over 40 years.
He has started up and run several joint ventures and executed many types of project, including partnering and alliancing arrangements using performance-based contracts. He has also led teams in the analysis and optimisation of business processes, identifying improvements and implementing change. This includes leveraging his experience and expertise to support others, delivering specific project management training both virtually and face-to-face, with more focussed hands-on coaching and mentoring of individuals where required.
Andrew comes with over 25 years extensive experience in helping teams, individuals and organisations to work more effectively, through designing, developing and delivering bespoke programmes.
Andrew comes with over 25 years extensive experience in helping teams, individuals and organisations to work more effectively, through designing, developing and delivering bespoke programmes. In addition to the engineering and industrial plant sector, he has also worked extensively in the defence and pharmaceutical sectors and the financial services industry.
Michelle has more than 20 years of experience in infrastructure, nuclear, utilities, and various other industries. She is recognised as a technical expert in her specialism of planning and risk along with having a substantial background in cost and estimating.
Michelle Banner has more than 20 years of experience in infrastructure, nuclear, utilities, and various other industries. She is recognised as a technical expert in her specialism of planning and risk along with having a substantial background in cost and estimating. Michelle is experienced in delivering EPC, R&D and engineering contracts for infrastructure, utilities and nuclear projects. She has worked in all aspects of project delivery from bidding through to commissioning and closeout.
Michelle has been involved in the development of Level 3 and Level 6 Apprenticeship Standards through the ECITB employer-led trailblazer working groups. It is through this involvement that she has developed a passion for developing the next generation of project controllers, whether that be through training, assessing or end point assessment. In support of this, she also enjoys working with organisations in undertaking project controls transformation projects, from setting up PMOs and functions through to the identification, development and implementation of improvement plans.