Cailean Macleod
Scientist, Technical Specialist
Avenue Wolvendael 33, Boite 3
Summary
I currently work as a Technical and Regulatory Officer at the European Biodiesel Board in Brussels, Belgium. Before working there I finished a PhD in Inorganic Chemistry at the University of Glasgow. I have experience in research and analysis, policy formation and lobbying. With a strong academic and professional background, I enjoy analytical and strategy work, policy development, and working cooperatively in interdisciplinary teams. I have exceptional communication skills and excel at solving problems through collaboration and negotiation.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Technical and Regulatory Affairs Director
European Biodiesel Board
09.2022 - Current
- Oversaw the EBB's role in CEN, successfully lobbying for the EBB's positions in the revised EN 14214 standard.
- Participated in IMO working groups, including attending MEPC 80. Successfully advocated the inclusions of certified sustainable biofuels with greater than 65% GHG reductions in meeting IMO requirements.
- Represented the EBB at events at the European Commission and Parliament on a range of topics.
Technical and Regulatory Officer
European Biodiesel Board
03.2021 - 09.2022
- Expanded cross-functional organisational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions and common goals.
- Reviewed more than 300 Substance Identification Profiles to assess compliance with EU REACH Regulation.
- Reviewed monthly operations to assess compliance with budgets and determine necessary adjustments for future plans.
- Proposed policies, developed roadmaps and shared reports on policy developments at national, EU, and international levels.
Research and Teaching Assistant
Department of Chemistry, University of Glasgow
10.2015 - 08.2019
- Supervised undergraduate laboratories, teaching groups of twelve while managing a lab of 60 students.
- Oversaw five students completing thesis projects. All obtained excellent results, with successful post-graduate careers.
- Ensuring laboratory health and safety, including REACH compliance of purchased chemicals.
- Gathered, arranged and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations
Headquarters Staff
Yes Scotland
05.2014 - 09.2014
- Managed several sectoral groups, including logistics, marketing, publicity and press relations.
- Creating a bilingual Wordpress website managed web and social media campaigns.
- Organised bilingual events, including one attended by Nicola Sturgeon.
President
Glasgow University Scottish Nationalist Association
03.2014 - 09.2014
- Led the Association through the Scottish independence referendum.
- Maximised on-campus presence, engaging tens of thousands of people.
- Linked students with local campaigns during holidays.
- Organised cross-party discussions on student voter turnout.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Inorganic Chemistry
University of Glasgow
Glasgow, Scotland 10.2015 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
University of Glasgow
Glasgow, Scotland 09.2011 - 05.2015
Skills
Compliance and regulatory
European policy expertise
Trend understanding
Technical understanding
Planning and Coordination
Opinion editorials
Documentation expertise
Data analysis
Timeline
Technical and Regulatory Affairs Director
European Biodiesel Board
09.2022 - Current
Technical and Regulatory Officer
European Biodiesel Board
03.2021 - 09.2022
Research and Teaching Assistant
Department of Chemistry, University of Glasgow
10.2015 - 08.2019
Doctor of Philosophy - Inorganic Chemistry
University of Glasgow
10.2015 - 03.2020
Headquarters Staff
Yes Scotland
05.2014 - 09.2014
President
Glasgow University Scottish Nationalist Association
03.2014 - 09.2014
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
University of Glasgow
09.2011 - 05.2015