Waste and resource management

Nikunj Panchal is Ricardo’s Global Vice President of Energy, Infrastructure Transition. He has over 25 years’ experience optimising business and delivering projects across the entire global energy value chain, working internationally in the UK, Norway, Azerbaijan, India and Australia.

Akin Adamson is the Middle East Director for Ricardo, with his responsibility including the UAE and KSA. Ricardo advises public and private sector organisations on air quality, renewable energy, energy decarbonisation, alternative fuels, water, waste, transport and climate change strategies, technologies and operations.

Previously, he was the UK's Transport Research Laboratory’s Regional Director for the Middle East, and before that, he held senior consulting and Director level roles at Nokia Siemens Networks, Telstra and A.T. Kearney in the UK and Australia, with a focus on the Telecommunications, Transportation and Automotive sectors.

He combines his experience in the telco, transport and environmental industries to advise a wide range of clients on smart and sustainable cities and infrastructure.

Having begun his research career at London Business School in the energy sector, Akin has lectured at both London Business School and the London School of Economics. He holds both UK and Australian citizenship and travels extensively throughout the Middle East region. He was educated at the London School of Economics, London Business School and the University of Michigan, USA.

Vicky is a Principal Consultant, qualified chemist, and certified Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor with over 9 years of experience in technical roles within the waste management sector. She provides consultancy services to diverse industries, delivering innovative and compliant solutions. Her expertise encompasses waste exports and imports, waste classification and characterisation, technical standards and market assessment, including comprehensive knowledge of regulatory frameworks and international waste management. Vicky's background includes working as a site chemist and in various waste technical roles across the UK and Europe. In a previous position as head of Technical and Compliance for a waste company, she ensured regulatory and technical compliance in waste management activities. Victoria has successfully delivered projects in response to industry and regulatory changes by leveraging her expertise in research and engaging with clients and key industry stakeholders. Her extensive experience and specialised knowledge in waste management equips her to adapt to evolving industry needs and provide effective, safety-conscious solutions for clients.