Kevin Hallas
Founder and Managing Director @Neospire Limited
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WORK HISTORY
Founder and Managing Director @Neospire Limited
Stopping slips, before they happen-> You can choose footwear that performs when it matters, we will help you do exactly that with our high-fidelity footwear tribometer.
EDUCATION
University of Bradford School of Management
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
The University of Huddersfield
Post Graduate Diploma, Marketing
The University of Huddersfield
BSc(Hons), Chemistry with Chemical Engineering
SKILLS
ABOUT KEVIN HALLAS
Founder of Neospire Limited, driving innovation in footwear safety through advanced testing. At Neospire, we specialise in high-fidelity measurement of slip resistance. Our work builds on published research demonstrating a 63% reduction in slips and a 51% reduction in falls when using high performing footwear - shown to be different using our testI’m passionate about translating rigorous lab data into practical tools that reduce accidents, improve product design, and raise safety standards across industries.Always happy to connect with people interested in footwear innovation, workplace safety, or applying AI to real-world engineering problems.What People Say About Working With MeI’ve supported innovators from startups to manufacturers with funding, strategy, and market expansion. Feedback usually falls into three buckets:1. Strategic Support with Global ReachI’ve helped companies enter new markets (especially APAC), organise missions, and sharpen value propositions. One client even called me a “great ambassador for Innovate UK and UK plc.”2. Practical Help That Makes a DifferenceI keep things clear and useful—whether it’s funding bids, business models, or just being a sounding board. People value the structure, encouragement, and accessibility.3. Long-Term CommitmentI focus on trust, opportunities, and collaboration. Colleagues often describe me as reliable, proactive, and supportive.Academic Background & ResearchMy research explores slips, trips, and falls, with published work on footwear performance and testing. Highlights include:Co-authoring studies that shaped footwear slip testing standards.Developing and refining new slip resistance rigs and benchmark methods.Applying 3D laser scanning in forensic investigations.Leading the SSHEW study with NHS/academic partners—showing a 63% reduction in slips (though compliance was a challenge!).Helping establish the HSE GRIP Rating scheme - it was great while it lasted.
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