Tom Delay CBE
BSc (Hons), MBA, CEng, MIMechE
Career and experience
Tom was Chief Executive of the Carbon Trust from 2001 until March 2024. During that time, he grew the company to become a world leader, advising businesses and governments on carbon emissions reduction and the development of low carbon technologies, markets and businesses. More recently, he took the company’s unique capabilities further afield, extending its mission to accelerate the move to a sustainable, low-carbon future.
A chartered engineer with extensive experience of the energy sector, Tom worked for Shell for 16 years in a variety of commercial and operations roles before moving into management consultancy with McKinsey and Co and then as a Principal with the Global Energy Practice of AT Kearney.
In 2018, Tom was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire by the Queen for services to sustainability in business.
Tom's skills and attributes which support our strategy and deliver long-term sustainable success
Tom brings extensive strategy, sustainability, energy and engineering experience to the Board.
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