Graeme BOOTH
Greenock,UK
Summary
Results-oriented professional with strong expertise in digital technology and innovation. Experienced in strategic leadership, managing complex projects to enhance operational efficiency. Committed to driving digital transformation, utilising data-driven decision-making to improve organisational performance.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Head of Digital Technology
Net Zero Technology Centre
Aberdeen
2023.03 - 2026.01
- NZTC is mission-led, collaborating with academia, government and industry to drive forward development, testing and adoption of technologies to accelerate the energy transition.
- Strategic lead, responsible for digital portfolio of projects, roadmap and thought leadership.
- Technology areas: Smart assets, remote operations, robotics, data, AI.
- Champion for business case development to establish digital centre of excellence to drive energy sector adoption of digital technology. Champion for data sharing and digital trust projects.
- Sponsor for ARO, OLTER, D4NZ and OEDA Scottish-Gov funded digital projects targeting remote operations, robotics, digital modelling and data architecture/sharing.
- Sponsor for Scottish Enterprise Maritime Digital Technology Bridge programme pilot, as well as Blockchain focussed Digital Trust (data sharing) challenge. Primary author of SE-funded Digital Adoption Status report for the global energy sector
- Secured 9 digital projects as part of UK Gov-funded open innovation challenge.
Head of Digital Innovation
Altrad Babcock (Process and Energy)
Renfrew
2020.03 - 2023.03
- Altrad Babcock builds, maintains, and extends the life of petrochemical, process, and nuclear plant.
- Digital technical lead within business, managing core data/software team.
- Established in-house AWS development capability to deliver Management of Change solution controlling >£5m across 10 major projects. 80% operational efficiency improvement.
- Launched in-house Remote Witness solution for company test rigs enabling data and video streaming to clients, reducing margin erosion, and increasing client engagement.
- Developed 20 company-wide applications using MS Power Platform.
Head of Technology and Digital Innovation
Doosan Babcock
2018.06 - 2020.03
- Technology and innovation project portfolio management, establishing collaborative partnerships and securing external funding via InnovateUK, BEIS, etc.
- Digital strategy development and delivery of digital project portfolio
- Directed R&D teams to secure first Hydrogen and low carbon projects within business - REFLEX, Hydrogen Offshore Production (HOP) and HYPER - part of £30m portfolio (InnovateUK, BEIS).
- Managed £3m budget, responsible for REFLEX and HOP project deliver.
- Established digital team within Process and Energy business
Head of Energy Technology
Doosan Babcock - R&D
Renfrew
2018.06 - 2020.03
- Established energy systems modelling capability.
- Established modelling tools (1D energy network and building energy use)
- Pioneered use of MBSE, SysML and SPARX EA tools to model 1000's of components within Smart Energy System for REFLEX project (Orkney Net Zero project).
Chief Engineer - Digital Technology
Doosan Babcock (R&D)
Renfrew
2016.01 - 2019.06
- Technical advice to Directors and Corporate CTO for UK and global digital technology projects
- Strategic leadership, technology roadmap and project prioritisation within £20m budget.
- Develop partner potential with SMEs, academia, UK Catapult Centres and Innovation Centres.
- Delivered: 1st company virtual reality solution; concept for immersive meeting space with 360 video; 1st digitally connected UK power plant IoT solution; 1st augmented reality application (digital marketing).
- Led engagement with US consultancy (CIMdata) to develop PLM strategy and vision for Company Executive Team.
Head of Enabling Technology
Doosan Babcock (R&D)
Renfrew
2008.02 - 2018.01
- Leadership of 16 simulation engineers and software developers
- Knowledge manager, responsible for Company Technical Manuals and Technical Library
- Project managed £4m global collaboration project and development of 15 specialise in-house design tools (1D, 2D, 3D) coordinating UK and South Korean developers.
- Implemented Agile, Scrum, Test Driven Development, Unit Testing, and Continuous Integration to improve software development capability delivering 70% efficiency gain.
- Conceived and delivered £1m project to implement process integration and design optimisation tools demonstrating >95% reduction in process execution time.
Chief Engineer - Methods & Processes
SIEMENS Industrial Turbines
Lincoln
2005.03 - 2008.02
- Development, design, and manufacture of sub 17Mw industrial gas turbines
- UK representative for global PLM implementation
- Developed methods and tools roadmap across UK, US, Germany, and Sweden.
- UK lead for SIEMENS Global Engineering Computing Council to implement common systems and computing platforms
Group Leader - Turbine Aerothermal Team
SIEMENS Industrial Turbines
Lincoln
2004.08 - 2006.08
- Led and managed team of 11, responsible for 5-17Mw Gas Turbine aerothermal development
- Developed advanced simulation capability (1D network development, conjugate heat transfer CFD analysis, parallel computing and HPC implementations)
Company Technical Specialist - Air Systems
SIEMENS Industrial Turbines
Lincoln, UK
2003.08 - 2005.02
- Technical lead for whole engine secondary air systems, design methods & tools.
- Led air system concept development for single and twin-shaft industrial gas turbines - removed legacy oil leak (£20m saving) and implemented 50% reduction in external air requirements for 13Mw engine saving >£5m OPEX annually
Senior/Principal Engineer - Turbine Group
SIEMENS Industrial Turbines
Lincoln, UK
1997.06 - 2003.08
- Lead engineer for secondary air systems modelling and site support.
- ICASGT, ICTB and FLOWNET EU project contact and WP lead (blade cooling and secondary air systems CFD modelling)
- Delivered first complete engine SAS and cooling model in business.
Research Scientist – Aerodynamics Group
BAE Systems Research Centre
Bristol
1993.09 - 1996.09
- Development of aerodynamics methods for spinning projectiles
- Expert and company-wide consultant in use of unstructured CFD methods for range of air vehicles (military and civil).
Education
BEng (Hons, First) - Aeronautical Engineering – Honours
Glasgow University
Glasgow, UK 1990.08 - 1994.06
Skills
- Vision and strategy
- Strategic planning and operations
- Management and leadership
- Problem-solver
- Collaboration
- Data analysis and visualisation
- Process improvement
- Engineering knowledge
- Technological forecasting
- Artificial intelligence understanding
- Innovative mindset
- Data-driven decision-making
- Creative thinking
- Digital focus
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Catalyst Consulting, Edinburgh
- SCRUM Master SCRUM Alliance (Coach: Tobias Mayer)
Affiliations
- Chartered Engineer (CEng), since 2000
- Member Royal Aeronautical Society (MRAeS), since 1992
Timeline
Head of Digital Technology
Net Zero Technology Centre
2023.03 - 2026.01
Head of Digital Innovation
Altrad Babcock (Process and Energy)
2020.03 - 2023.03
Head of Technology and Digital Innovation
Doosan Babcock
2018.06 - 2020.03
Head of Energy Technology
Doosan Babcock - R&D
2018.06 - 2020.03
Chief Engineer - Digital Technology
Doosan Babcock (R&D)
2016.01 - 2019.06
Head of Enabling Technology
Doosan Babcock (R&D)
2008.02 - 2018.01
Chief Engineer - Methods & Processes
SIEMENS Industrial Turbines
2005.03 - 2008.02
Group Leader - Turbine Aerothermal Team
SIEMENS Industrial Turbines
2004.08 - 2006.08
Company Technical Specialist - Air Systems
SIEMENS Industrial Turbines
2003.08 - 2005.02
Senior/Principal Engineer - Turbine Group
SIEMENS Industrial Turbines
1997.06 - 2003.08
Research Scientist – Aerodynamics Group
BAE Systems Research Centre
1993.09 - 1996.09
BEng (Hons, First) - Aeronautical Engineering – Honours
Glasgow University
1990.08 - 1994.06
AWARDS
- 2018 - Doosan Excellence Award: Nominee for Digital Solutions (IoT-Connected Power Plant)
- 2012 - Doosan CTO Innovation Award (Eng. Tools)
- 1999 - BAE CEO Innovation Award (CFD methods)
- 1994 - Glasgow Univ. Engineering Society Prize Top Student in University Engineering Faculty (93% average)
References
References available upon request.
AWARDS
2018 - Doosan Excellence Award: Nominee for Digital Solutions (IoT-Connected Power Plant), 2012 - Doosan CTO Innovation Award (Eng. Tools), 1999 - BAE CEO Innovation Award (CFD methods), 1994 - Glasgow Univ. Engineering Society Prize Top Student in Engineering Faculty (93% average)
RECOGNITION OF EXPERTISE
- Co-chair of NSTA Digital Strategy Group Common Tools sub-team
- Member of Technology Leadership Board 'Data and Digital' group
- Co-chair of OEUK Digital for Energy group
- Technical Member of SPE Offshore Europe conference 2025
- ESA Energy Taskforce team and Go Digital Conference committee
- Judge for various events including Bentley Infrastructure Awards since 2024, Go Digital Conference and Innovation Awards 2026.
- Published interviews, article in Glasgow Herald, contributions to annual reports and regular internet articles and posts.
AWARDS
- 2018 - Doosan Excellence Award: Nominee for Digital Solutions (IoT-Connected Power Plant)
- 2012 - Doosan CTO Innovation Award (Eng. Tools)
- 1999 - BAE CEO Innovation Award (CFD methods)
- 1994 - Glasgow Univ. Engineering Society Prize Top Student in Engineering Faculty (93% average)
RECOGNITION OF EXPERTISE
- Co-chair of NSTA Digital Strategy Group Common Tools sub-team
- Member of Technology Leadership Board 'Data and Digital' group
- Co-chair of OEUK Digital for Energy group
- Technical Member of SPE Offshore Europe conference 2025
- ESA Energy Taskforce team and Go Digital Conference committee
- Judge for various events including Bentley Infrastructure Awards since 2024, Go Digital Conference and Innovation Awards 2026.
- Published interviews, article in Glasgow Herald, contributions to annual reports and regular internet articles and posts.