Stuart Sinclair is CEO of Consortium Drilling Ltd, the UK’s leading onshore deep drilling contractor and proud recipient of the Best Technology Business award. With over 17 years of experience in the energy sector and a double master’s degree from Sheffield University, Stuart has led the company to the forefront of the energy transition—supporting geothermal energy, lithium extraction, and green hydrogen storage projects across the UK and internationally.

Under his leadership, Consortium Drilling has become a recognised technology leader, delivering award-winning, high-performance drilling systems focused on safety, innovation, and sustainability. Backed by a senior leadership team with over a century of hands-on practical experience, the company brings unmatched operational expertise to complex subsurface energy projects.

Consortium Drilling’s work in geothermal energy plays a key role in unlocking clean, baseload heat and power, essential for achieving net-zero goals. The company also supports the critical minerals supply chain through lithium drilling operations and is a strong advocate for the responsible development of indigenous subsurface resources—ensuring that domestic capability plays a central role in the UK’s clean energy future. A strong advocate for practical, scalable solutions, Stuart brings operational insight and strategic vision to the evolving energy landscape.