Team | Empirisys

Where Safety Expertise Meets Data Innovation

World-class safety experts, data scientists, and industry leaders united by a mission to make high-hazard industries safer and more resilient.

Our story

Our team

Gus Carroll

Co-Founder & CEO

Gus has worked in senior leadership roles in high hazard industries for over 20 years and has a passion for helping leaders create high performing teams. Gus was previously Chief Engineer at Centrica and holds degrees in Chemical Engineering and an MBA from Henley.

Peter Sueref

Co-Founder & CTO

Peter has worked with data his whole career since graduating in Computer Science at Cardiff University. He was the Data Science Director at Centrica where he worked on some of the biggest problems in energy today.

Tony Bobath

Finance Director

Tony is a qualified chartered accountant with extensive experience at board level as both a finance director and CEO in both privately owned and PE backed small and medium sized businesses

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Dr. Nyala Noe

Chief Data Scientist

Through her background in social psychology and computer science, Nyala has developed a particular interest in using networks to make sense of complex data. After completing her PhD at Cardiff University, Nyala started her career as a data scientist and eventually joined Empirisys as one of it's founding employees.

Roger Berriman

Technical Manager

Roger has a background in Process Safety with over 20 years’ experience in operations and high hazard safety management in the chemicals, refining and oil & gas sectors. Roger is a registered Professional Process Safety Engineer, a chartered Chemical Engineer and a member of IChemE.

Andrea Rossi

Product Manager

Andrea is a Management Engineering graduate from the University of Pisa, with a passion for applying scientific methodologies to product development. With a keen interest in exploring customer problems and identifying innovative solutions, Andrea is especially drawn to data science algorithms as a means of achieving this goal.

David Renton

HSE Manager

David has over 15 years of senior leadership experience in high-hazard industries. He has a keen interest in specializing in risk management, safety leadership, and workforce engagement. David is passionate about developing positive safety cultures and delivering practical HSE solutions.

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Joe Alner

Head of Sales and Marketing

Joe brings over 15 years of expertise in sales and strategy, with a proven track record at industry giants like Tesla and Apple. He excels in creating innovative sales programs, leveraging data-driven insights, and enhancing sales processes on a global scale.

Sian Richards

Marketing Relationship Executive

Sian has recently graduated with a BSc Business Management at Cardiff University. Sian has an interest in all things communication and strategy which has resulted in a passion for marketing and sales.

Olivia Harris

UI/UX Designer

Olivia graduated with a BSc in Computer Science from Cardiff University in 2022. She has a keen interest in all things design related, and enjoys taking a user-focused approach to analysing issues and solving problems.

Michaela Smillie

Data Scientist

Michaela graduated with a Masters in Biomedical Engineering at Kings College London and went on to do a Masters in Applied Data Science at University of South Wales. Michaela now has over 5 years experience of building AI software products and loves creating innovative solutions to problems.

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Morgan Walters

Data Scientist

Morgan graduated with a master’s degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Birmingham in 2021. His interest in using data to analyse, optimise and transform industryled him to pursue further education: he is currently studying towards a PgDip in Applied Data Science and AI at the University of South Wales.

Sumi Lee

Junior Data Scientist

Having graduated from Swansea University in 2018 with a Bachelor's in Mathematics, Sumi brings a robust foundation in analytical thinking to our team at Empirisys. Sumi has recently completed her Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Data and AI and aspires to further enhance her expertise with a Master's in Statistics in the future. Beyond data, Sumi enjoys swimming and playing guitar, showcasing a harmonious blend of analytical acumen and artistic flair.

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Idris Hayward

Junior Data Scientist

Idris graduated with a Masters in Chemistry from the University of Southampton in 2018 and is currently completing his PhD in Environmental Engineering. Idris enjoys hiking, photography and singing in male voice choirs while also teaching himself how to speak Welsh.

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Gwilym Rees

Junior Data Scientist

Gwilym holds a BSc in Natural Sciences from Exeter University and began his career in an unexpected field – spending two years as a professional chef before transitioning into data science. He later attained a PgDip in Applied Data and AI at the University of South Wales. Gwilym is passionate about leveraging machine learning and data visualization to drive advancements within the process safety sector.

David Riskus

Senior Full-Stack Engineer

David completed his Masters in Computing at Cardiff University and now has over 5 years of experience building modern web platforms and digital products. As a Senior Full-Stack Engineer, he enjoys turning complex ideas into practical, high-quality solutions and has worked on implementing AI-driven applications.

Oscar Russell

Junior Front-End Developer

After graduating with a BSc in Computer Science at Cardiff University, Oscar joined us as a UX/UI Designer and quickly evolved into a front-end developer, channeling his fever for innovation in design and software development. Beyond work, Oscar enjoys sports and constantly seeks new ways to challenge himself.

Richard Or

Junior Data Engineer

Richard has recently graduated with an MSc in data science and analytics at Cardiff University. Richard has a strong interest in programming, data modeling and cloud computing. Apart from work, Richard enjoys playing sport and embracing new challenges.

Our associates

Empirisys works with a group of associates who have deep industry expertise across Process Safety, Senior Management and Data Science.

Nils Cohrs

Associate

Nils has over 30 years of experience in the international oil & gas industry in a range of operations, drilling, and asset management roles with Shell, Centrica, TAQA and Gulf Keystone. He spent 3 years as Head of Decommissioning at the Oil & Gas Authority (now known as NSTA). He is a Fellow of the Energy Institute.

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Darren Oliver

Associate

Darren has over 30 years’ experience in high hazard industries. He has spent over 20 years working in roles ranging from shift team leader through to operations director in the onshore and offshore oil & gas sector. He has a particular interest and expertise in safety leadership and helping to build effective organisational cultures.

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Ashley Haslett

Associate

Ashley Haslett has a lifetime of experience as an operational manager responsible for high hazard manufacturing sites (i.e. COMAH Upper & Lower Tier) at senior management levels.

Initially as a Plant Manager of an explosives green field manufacturing site, he overseen the design, construction, commissioning and operation of the facility. Promotion to General Manager and Managing Director led to a Group role as Operations Director responsible for two Upper Tier sites. Further progression lead to Head of Manufacturing (for 2 Upper Tier sites) and Head of SHEAQ (Atlantic Area) within a French global company operating in the UK.

He has many years involvement with Industry Bodies at International, European and UK national level and presented Papers at international conferences. He is passionate about leadership, continuous improvement, engagement at all levels, and having a clear strategic direction to achieve aspirations.

In 2019 he established Health and Safety Consulting Ltd and became a Empirisys Associate in 2024.

He is a Chartered Director and Fellow in the Institute of Directors, Chartered Fellow in IOSH, Chartered Manager in CMI and holds an MBA from the University of Ulster.

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Our board

Iain Conn

Chairman of the Board

Iain was CEO of energy company BP before he became CEO at Centrica and was on the board of directors of the energy giant for a number of years. His responsibilities included safety, operational risk, and information technology at BP. Iain is now a senior advisor for infrastructure, energy and sustainability at Blackstone and has recently been elected as chair of Engineering UK

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Ken Robertson

Advisor

Ken is an experienced director with a demonstrated history of working at senior level in the global energy industry. He is skilled in asset management, process safety and is a Non-Executive Director to the Health & Safety Executive.

Kevin D'Arcy

Advisor

Kevin is a Non-Executive Director and investor in several startups. He is an experienced Chief Financial Officer in FT100 businesses including energy, consumer and financial services. He currently chairs the audit & risk committee of one of UK’s largest pension funds.

David Bleackley

Advisor

David is a chemical engineer with over 30 year’s experience across the process industries with significant leadership roles in enterprise industrial software organisations focused on Design, Operations and Supply Chain Optimisation.

Our Offices

Cardiff Office

Uk Headquarters

Cardiff, Wales

Digital innovation hub and strategic headquarters

Aberdeen Office

Energy Sector Hub

Aberdeen, Scotland

Offshore and energy sector hub

+44 2922 701010 info@empirisys.io

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