Chris Kilsby

Chris Kilsby is an experienced professional in the offshore wind and engineering geology sectors, currently serving as Associate - UK & Ireland Offshore Wind Market Lead & Project Manager at COWI since August 2023. With a decade of expertise at Atkins, Chris held positions such as Offshore Wind Market Lead and Principal Engineering Geologist, focusing on strategy, business development, and low carbon initiatives. Prior roles include Engineering Geologist at RPS Energy and an intern at GNS Science, where Chris's work contributed to geotechnical assessments in the renewable energy field. Chris is a Chartered Geologist with the Geological Society and holds a BEng (Hons) in Engineering Geology and Geotechnics from the University of Portsmouth. Additionally, Chris served as Chairperson and Honorary Secretary for the Merlin Rocket Owners Association from July 2018 to July 2022, demonstrating leadership in both professional and recreational domains.