Sectors

Selected board-level advisory engagements with experience across many sectors.

A senior executive reviewing engineering plans in a modern industrial facility.
A senior executive reviewing engineering plans in a modern industrial facility.
Steam Systems

Led decarbonisation strategy for steam operations.

Boardroom discussion with industrial automation experts around a table.
Boardroom discussion with industrial automation experts around a table.
Automation

Advised on operational efficiency improvements.

Industrial plant with heat transfer equipment under clear skies.
Industrial plant with heat transfer equipment under clear skies.
Senior leader presenting organisational design changes to a board.
Senior leader presenting organisational design changes to a board.
Leadership

Aligned leadership teams for execution success.

Energy

Supported energy efficiency in asset-heavy sites.

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Trusted Board Expertise

Rowlands Advisory Ltd offers seasoned non-executive director and advisory support tailored to engineering and industrial sectors.

A calm, professional boardroom with senior executives engaged in focused discussion.
A calm, professional boardroom with senior executives engaged in focused discussion.
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Close-up of hands exchanging documents over a minimalist desk in a UK-based industrial setting.
An industrial plant at dusk, highlighting steam and heat transfer equipment under soft lighting.
An industrial plant at dusk, highlighting steam and heat transfer equipment under soft lighting.

Our Approach

We combine practical leadership with deep sector knowledge to support board-level decisions and execution.

Experience Matters

Over two decades leading operational and strategic initiatives in engineering and industrial sectors, with a focus on board-level impact.

Trusted advisor to senior executives and boards.

Roles

Group COO

Spirax Sarco

2000 - 2015

Led global operations, driving efficiency and growth across diverse industrial markets.

Non-Executive Director

Various Boards

2016 - Present

Provide strategic oversight and governance to engineering and industrial companies.

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A professional boardroom setting with senior executives engaged in discussion, reflecting leadership and advisory roles.
Contact

Email

Phone

contact@rowlandsadvisory.co.uk

+44 20 7946 0857

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