Stuart co-founded SEMP in 2015 after a successful career working on a diverse range of infrastructure and defence projects. A chartered engineer and the SEMP representative on the INCOSE UK Advisory Board, Stuart provides the operational and strategic innovation leadership across the company. Stuart’s passion is leading teams applying optimised systems engineering to make a real difference to the delivery of infrastructure projects.

Following a career spanning 25 years, Derek co-founded SEMP in 2015 and has led the growth of the company to its present day. Derek has previously held senior positions with full technical and delivery responsibility for large capital expenditure programmes alongside managing transformation and organisational change.

Paul joined in 2022 to help accelerate the growth, capabilities, and success of the business while supporting the leadership of the people within SEMP in the UK and internationally. Over the last 30 years, he has held several senior posts providing systems thinking, systems engineering and systems integration services to clients in the transport, technology, water, and energy markets. Key to Paul’s success has been his ability to grow, develop and lead teams of systems approach practitioners at all levels of experience, and create an environment focused on providing customers with the project outcomes they intended.

Neil has an extensive background in infrastructure engineering with Tier 1 contractors and international engineering companies with expertise in the rail, water, waste, nuclear, and highways markets. He plays a pivotal role in driving growth and expansion by developing strategic relationships and strengthening client engagement.

Abby is an experienced FD/CFO and fully qualified, chartered accountant (FCA), Abby joined SEMP in 2021. Originally qualifying with Baker Tilly in their London audit team, she now specialises in SME growth and strategic planning. Abby has worked both in the UK and internationally in a range of industries including logistics, professional services, tech, and property.

Sergio has over 30 years of experience in the design and analysis of safety-critical and mission-critical systems with specific concentrations in reliability, availability, maintainability, safety, and risk assessment in the rail transit, railroad, and aerospace industries. He has extensive experience as a Principal Safety and Reliability Engineer primarily undertaking RAM assessment and Safety certification of Positive Train Control (PTC), Communications Based Train Control (CBTC), and Solid State Interlocking (SSI) systems.

Hazel is a Systems Engineer and Systems Thinker with broad experience across the lifecycle and in a variety of industries, including defence and aviation. She is recognised as a subject matter expert in Requirements Management and Systems Engineering and has supported clients around the globe. Hazel is currently President Elect of INCOSE UK.

Louisa is an accomplished transport professional, having worked predominantly within the rail industry, and having 20 years’ experience including, business development, bidding, contract management, stakeholder management, and resourcing.  She possesses a wealth of knowledge from the Middle East, having spent 13 years in the region.