Mark Wakeford

Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers; Chartered Director; Chartered Engineer Chairman of EvoEnergy - Renewables & Carbon ReductionEnergy Saving Influencer Award 2024 & 100 Most Influential People in the UK 2025

Mark Wakeford is a dynamic and visionary business leader and strategist with over 30 years of experience in the engineering and construction industry. He is the Chairman of EvoEnergy, a company dedicated to the professional installation of electrical technology to reduce commercial customers' energy bills, secure their energy supplies, and reduce their carbon footprints.

As a Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers, a Chartered Director and a graduate of the Oxford Artificial Intelligence Programme and the Business Sustainability Management course from Cambridge, Mark has in-depth knowledge and expertise in sustainable and innovative solutions for the built environment. He is passionate about excellence in construction, education, and net-zero, and has led collaborative teams and partnerships across various sectors and regions. He is a critical thinker who can successfully leverage industry trends and best practices to deliver value and quality to his clients and stakeholders.

Chris Loach

Regional Director - East Midlands, Tilbury Douglas Construction Ltd

Regional Director leading the East Midlands construction business at Tilbury Douglas delivering projects across healthcare, education, defence, justice and other key sectors.. I work closely with our customers, consultants and supply chain partners and enjoy building long term relationships based on trust, transparency and performance. Always happy to connect with people involved in construction in both the public sector and private sector.