Henry Gourley

CONTACT - HENRY GOURLEY STRATEGY CONSULTANT -Amsterdam, Netherlands PROFILE Henry Gourley Linkedin Strategy Consultant with an engineering and business background, recognised for driving data-informed, customer-centric solutions across energy and technology industries. Proven ability to lead teams, simplify complexity, and execute high-impact strategies. Recipient of multiple industry awards, including the Best Engineering Thesis Prize and Most Innovative Management Consultant award. Passionate about sustainability, AI, and operational performance improvement. EDUCATION 2014 - 2018 UNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTH WALES Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Hons) Bachelor of Business Grade: Distinction 2018 UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN (EXCHANGE) GPA: 3.8 / 4.0 SKILLS Data analytics (Excel, SQL, MATLAB, Python basics) AI for sustainability Renewable energy and decarbonisation strategy Advanced financial modelling Critical thinking & problem solving Client relationship management WORKING RIGHTS Irish citizen with EU working rights. Moved to the Netherlands with partner last year with the intention of staying long term. Extended CV availlable on request WORK EXPERIENCE Alcoa Independent Contracting Consultant 2024 - PRESENT Leading a 5-person team in developing a future-state operating model for a global metals producer in Norway and Iceland. Nous Group Strategy Manager 2021 - 2024 Co-led a renewable energy strategy project, increasing market share projection from 2% to 20% by 2027. Achieved this through advanced financial modelling, competitor analysis, and market insights. Designed a future global operating model to enhance production efficiency by USD $125m annually. Delivered these outcomes through strategic data analysis and tailored AI solutions in Brazil & Canada. Developed approvals pathway and implementation plan for a large renewable energy project, enabling USD $440m in funding. Developed go-to-market strategy and advanced price analysis for an FMCG client’s new sustainable product line, achieving 20% market penetration and a 30% increase in customer satisfaction in 6 months. Optimised financial operations for a global e-commerce business to accelerate cash flow and reduce error rate by automating billing processes and improving payment processing. Provided strategic advice on offshore wind business cases and government procurement, supporting 12 GW installation. Generated AUD $500k in new business. Tobco Mechanical & Electrical Engineer 2018 - 2021 Led procurement for two solar farms, reducing cost forecast by 5%. Co-managed EV charger installation for bus fleet, leading to additional USD $800m in funding. Recognised by CEDA industry award. SMC & Whitehaven (Internships) Mechanical Engineer - Designed an optimized maintenance schedule. Reduced unplanned breakdowns by 32%, leading to USD $100,000 cost savings. Managed Government, design engineers and structural engineers to coordinate installations to specification.