Simon Concar
Global Hvdc Converter Valve Engineering Leader @GE Vernova
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WORK HISTORY
Global Hvdc Converter Valve Engineering Leader @GE Vernova
Stafford, GB
EDUCATION
School of Business and Law, University of Brighton
Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management & Leadership, Business Administration and Management,
University of Staffordshire
Post Grad Certificate, Advanced Technology
University of Staffordshire
BEng(Hons), Engineering
SKILLS
ABOUT SIMON CONCAR
I am a Director-level leader with over 20 years of experience delivering large-scale electrical, manufacturing, and infrastructure projects across the UK and now internationally. My career has been defined by bridging boardroom strategy with operational delivery—ensuring projects are safe, efficient, and profitable while developing high-performing teams.Throughout my career, I have:Led multimillion-pound capital projects for product delivery and in electrical contracting, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery for blue-chip clients.Implemented Lean and Six Sigma practices that reduced downtime by 18% and generated significant annual savings.Maintained ISO accreditation and undertaken internal auditing, embedding robust quality systems across operations.Strengthened workplace safety as a NEBOSH-qualified leader, building a proactive safety culture that reduced incidents by double digits.Built and coached engineering teams of up to 200 professionals, improving retention and developing the next generation of talent through apprenticeship and mentorship programs.I am passionate about applying engineering excellence not just to projects, but to people and culture. My leadership philosophy is simple: clear strategy, disciplined execution, and empowering teams to succeed.Looking ahead, my focus is on driving sustainable growth in the supply of HVDC components, embracing automation, energy efficiency, and net-zero solutions while maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality.
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