Members of the BHA Board

Rick has a degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering and his experience ranges from engineering design and technical sales, through senior project management including civil engineering control and standards generation, to product marketing and management. He has a broad practical knowledge of technical/engineering issues and the overall management of products from concept to sale in a variety of engineering business areas including safety critical environments. He has managed projects up to £25m and has started-up a number of small businesses.

Andy Billcliff is the Head of Renewables production for Npower Renewables. Responsible for delivery of production targets for a fleet of 500MW of Wind and Hydro Assets across the UK  - Cornwall to the Orkneys. A mechanical Engineer with over 25 years experience in the Power Generation industry, having worked on Nuclear, coal and gas fired plant before moving into Hydro operations. Experienced in plant management, control systems, business systems, safety management, change management, control of contracts and contractors, technical due diligence and commercial operations. Andy currently lives in North Wales with his wife Christina and four children. Interests outside work include cars, computing, photography and anything to do with gadgets.

Chris is a professional Engineer working in small hydropower and an Associate Director of Inter Hydro Technology Ltd and R G Parkins & Partners Ltd. He is also a Director of the British Hydropower Association. As a consequence of Chris's varied experience, he is a member of the Institite of Engineering & Technology (IET) and the Institute of Civil Engineers (ICE).

Dave Griffiths joined KGAL in April 2006 as Business Development Director, with 30 years in a design and construction environment. Having started his career with Newton Chambers Engineering (NCE), the UK’s leading Water Control Gate supplier at that time, Dave built a thorough understanding of gate design, manufacture and installation for an International client base. He also gained experience in other sectors including Hydro Power Equipment and Large Valves. Major projects included the installation of gates at the Dinorwic Pumped Storage Hydro Power Station in North Wales and conceptual gate designs for Pergau HEPP, Maentwrog Dam, Sukkur Barrage and many others. Since joining KGAL, Dave has played a key role as Project Director on a number of schemes. As well as carrying out design review and site supervision, he and has recently supervised installation, removal and/or inspection of gates in The Sultanate of Oman and Brunei.

Ellan joined the BHA in 2003. Her knowledge of hydropower and the hydropower industry has grown significantly since joining the association and she has been instrumental in its growth and raising its profile. Ellan holds a Business Studies Degree and has over 25 years commercial experience in a diverse range of industries including construction and property development as well as leading the ethical and environmental section of a leading national fashion company.

Jamie works as Development Manager for Derwent Hydro, after joining in 2005. He is primarily responsible for acquiring new sites for development, procuring permissions and consents, and arranging finance. Derwent Hydro has been actively involved in developing and operating small UK hydro since the 1980s and has been a supporter of the BHA and its predecessor for around 20 years. The most recent scheme to be brought online for the company is a 300kW low head scheme in Yorkshire (a joint venture with TLS Hydro Power). Throughout the last 6 years Jamie has gained a wide understanding of regulatory matters applicable to UK hydro and remains keen to see powers applied appropriately for the benefit of the local and global environment. Outside of work Jamie enjoys music, football, living in Yorkshire and sharing the joys of hydro with his 2 year old son.

David Williams has been the Chief Executive of the BHA since January 2006. Previously he was seconded to UK Trade & Investment (the UK Government overseas trade support agency) as an Export Promoter for  Hydropower. In this position he assisted export business and promoted companies in the hydropower sector. In 2004 he was also appointed as a Visiting Professor of Engineering to the University of Edinburgh. From 1964 to 1995, he served in roles of increasing responsibility for Gilbert, Gilkes & Gordon Ltd, manufacturer and supplier of water turbine generating equipment, ultimately overseeing sales and marketing for the Small Hydropower market worldwide. He then established and managed a regional office in Kuala Lumpur covering South and South East Asia.