New board members bring extensive expertise in technology services, commercial management, and process engineering to support energy transition challenges
London, 14 April 2025 — The Energy Industries Council (EIC), the global energy trade association and provider of data, analytics and events, has announced the appointment of three senior energy leaders to its Board of Directors. The new board members bring a wealth of experience across technology services, commercial management, and process engineering. Along with existing board members, they strengthen EIC’s ability to represent the energy supply chain globally and support the transition to net zero.
Stuart Broadley, CEO of the EIC, welcomed the appointments: “We are delighted to welcome James, Gareth, and Helen to the EIC Board. Each brings extensive experience across key parts of the energy value chain, from engineering and operations to commercial leadership. Their collective knowledge will further strengthen our ability to guide our members through the complexities of international trade and the energy transition, ensuring that the voice of the supply chain continues to be heard at the highest levels.”
The new board members are:
James Phipps, Managing Director, Cokebusters
James Phipps said, “The EIC is a tremendous advocate for the energy sector. I’m very much looking forward to playing my part, particularly on behalf of SMEs, as well as continuing to encourage the next generation of engineers and scientists to join the international energy community.”
Gareth Gregory, Director, Commercial, Offshore Middle East, McDermott
Gareth Gregory commented, “By joining the EIC’s Board, I hope to contribute meaningfully to the Council’s important work. The EIC performs a unique and pivotal role in contemporary energy – as individuals, governments, NGOs and companies all contemplate the future of energy and grapple with the dilemma of satisfying modern world expectations whilst meeting global sustainability imperatives, the EIC has a critical role to play across the entire energy spectrum by leveraging its connections to companies at the cutting edge of new technologies, and new thinking.”
Helen Kilbride, Senior Process Director, Fluor Ltd
Helen Kilbride said, “The EIC is uniquely placed to bring together the expertise and ambition of the global energy supply chain. I look forward to collaborating with fellow board members and supporting the EIC’s strategic objectives by contributing my experience in Engineering and Project Execution to help our industry deliver innovative, sustainable, efficient, and responsible energy projects.”
Biographies:
James Phipps is Managing Director of Cokebusters, a technology services company specialising in mechanical cleaning, intelligent pigging, and integrity management of small-diameter pressure tubing networks. A Chartered Engineer and Fellow of the Institute of Corrosion, James holds a degree in Metallurgy and graduated from the Corrosion & Protection Centre in 1993. He previously held senior roles at Mott MacDonald, American Bureau of Shipping, and Petrofac before joining Cokebusters in 2020. Cokebusters won EIC’s “Company of the Year” at the World Energy Supply Chain Awards in 2023.
Gareth Gregory is Director, Commercial, Offshore Middle East at McDermott. With over 30 years of experience, Gareth began his career in the Steelworks before moving into offshore Oil & Gas in Engineering and Project Management roles in Norway, Holland, Brazil, Singapore, and the GCC. Based in Dubai since 2009, he has held multiple leadership roles supporting operations and offshore projects across the Middle East.
Helen Kilbride is Senior Process Director at Fluor Ltd, serving as the company’s global functional lead for Process Technology. She has over 30 years of experience in the EPC industry, specialising in process engineering and project delivery for upstream and downstream facilities, including carbon capture. Helen is a Chartered Engineer and Fellow of the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE). Fluor Ltd won the London EIC Award for Collaboration in 2023. For more information about EIC, please visit: https://www.the-eic.com
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Notes to editors:
The Energy Industries Council brings together over 950 companies from the energy supply chain sector across all industries.
Since 1943, we have evolved to provide up-to-date global market intelligence, unrivalled networking opportunities, and direct engagement with policymakers across regions.
Our members—leading innovators, industry experts, and global thinkers—are at the forefront of the energy transition.
Through our leading events, real-time project data, and policy expertise, we help members capitalise on opportunities and scale their operations globally. Together, we are working towards a more sustainable future.