Renowned for her advocacy of engineered sustainable solutions and environmental stewardship, Catriona was honoured with a CBE for Services to Engineering in the 2024 King’s New Year Honours. She brings more than 35 years of global infrastructure experience, having held executive leadership roles spanning energy, environment, nuclear, water, and waste sectors.
Catriona is a Chartered Engineer and Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering. She has previously served as Professor of Sustainability, Risk and Resilience at Newcastle University and is a Court member at Strathclyde University. Her Board experience includes Chair of Artus Air Ltd, Senior Independent Director of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, and Non-Executive Director at Scottish Water Group, the National Physical Laboratory, and NES Fircroft Ltd.
As Chairperson of Nuada, Catriona will collaborate with the Board and Executive Team to drive the company’s continued growth.
Dr Conor Hamill, Co-CEO of Nuada, said: “Catriona’s appointment as Chairperson comes at a pivotal time. As we scale our carbon capture technology and strengthen relationships with industrial partners, her extensive experience in global infrastructure, regulated environments, and organisational transformation will prove invaluable. She demonstrates a strong commitment to sustainability, rigorous governance, and long-term value creation. We are delighted to welcome her to the Board and look forward to working closely with her as we deliver our next phase of growth.”
Catriona Schmolke, Nuada Chairperson, said:
“I’m excited to join this impressive organisation whose mission is to provide industry with compelling non-toxic, low energy options for the future of carbon capture.”
Nuada also extends thanks to outgoing Chairperson Jean-Claude Pierre, who had served on Nuada’s board since January 2021.