Veteran shares his expertise in energy
A FORMER member of the Corps of Royal Engineers in the British Army will translate skills honed on the frontline of some of the world’s most dangerous warzones into the realm of energy and environmental management and security, following his appointment at a leading company in this field.
Adrian Matthews, from Llanelli, has joined Swansea-based EFT Consult, a specialist in energy management, power and indoor environmental quality. Adrian has been hired as a consultant, tasked with helping EFT Consult’s current and future clients improve their energy efficiency and energy security, while also promoting the wellbeing of organisations and their staff.
Adrian left the forces in 2003 and has gained considerable experience in business since, working in sectors including engineering, mechanics, hydraulics, sales and finance, while also gaining considerable entrepreneurial experience along the way.
During his time in the Army as a combat and technical engineer – a multi-skilled role supporting military operations – Adrian learned the importance of being self-sufficient and living sustainably, especially when on Army bases overseas. One of his roles was to ensure the energy supply to a camp or base was secure – a mindset very relevant to many sectors of the UK economy such as data centres and care homes.
As an ex-combat engineer, he will now apply his engineering skills and experiences to his new role.
EFT Consult specialises in energy management for all types of public and private sector organisations. The company offers a holistic approach that takes into account economic, environmental health and social wellbeing principles to enable organisations to be self-sustainable while saving money.