Laura Mansel-Thomas

Laura Mansel-Thomas has a diverse work experience spanning several companies and roles. Laura currently serves as the Vice President of CIBSE since 2023. Prior to this, Laura was a Senior Partner at Ingleton Wood LLP since 2021, where they also held various positions such as Partner, Engineering Director, and Engineering Associate. In 2020, they became a Commissioner for the Essex Climate Action Commission, focusing on the Built Environment. Laura is also a Colchester Ambassador since 2016, advocating for the town's benefits. Laura previously served as an External Member of the University Council at the University of Essex from 2010 to 2015. Earlier in their career, Laura worked as an Associate Director at Atelier Ten Ltd from 1999 to 2010, an Engineer at Max Fordham LLP from 1996 to 1999, and a PhD student at Imperial College London from 1993 to 1996. Laura started their career as a design engineer at WRc plc in 1992.

Laura Mansel-Thomas earned a PhD in Chemical Engineering from Imperial College London, which they completed between 1993 and 1996. Before that, they obtained an MSc in Biochemical engineering from UCL, studying from 1991 to 1992. In 1987, they began studying at the University of Oxford and Keble College, where they earned a BA (Hons) in Biochemistry, completing their studies in 1991. In addition to their degrees, Laura Mansel-Thomas holds certifications as an Affiliate from CIPD, a CEng from the Engineering Council, an FCIBSE from CIBSE, and an MEI from the Energy Institute. Detailed information on the obtained month and year for these certifications is not provided.