Rowan, a multi-disciplinary consultancy specialising in environmental, sustainability and forensic engineering services, has announced details of a number of new appointments across its environmental and sustainability team, reflecting the company’s continued growth and expansion.

Michelle O’Donnell has been appointed Environmental and Sustainability Director. Michelle brings over 15 years’ global leadership experience across scientific, government, regulatory, education and professional services sectors, with significant experience as an environmental consultant and director in both Australia and Ireland. A specialist in water quality, public health, and integrated water management, she will lead Rowan’s environmental team in supporting clients to achieve their organisational goals and meet regulatory requirements.

Paola Rodolfi has joined Rowan as a Senior EIA Consultant. Paola has more than 12 years’ experience in environmental consultancy, with specific expertise in Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Appropriate Assessment (AA) screening, and the preparation of a wide range of environmental reports. Her skillset also includes climate risk and carbon assessments, as well as GIS analysis for environmental and climate change projects. Paola has extensive experience working on EIAs for wind and solar developments, flood relief schemes and wastewater treatment projects.

Sam Tengwa has been appointed as Graduate Sustainability Consultant as part of  the Rowan UCD Graduate Development Programme. Sam has over ten years’ experience in water management and the circular economy, with key expertise in mine water management, water conservation, energy and decarbonisation assessments across scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions, product life cycle assessments (LCA), process engineering, and circular economy strategies.

Róisín O’Brien has been appointed Environmental Intern and is gaining experience across a broad range of environmental sectors within the business. Roisín is currently studying Climate and Environmental Sustainability at Dublin City University and is completing the internship as part of her third-year placement.

Commenting on the appointments, Tom Rowan, founder and Managing Director of Rowan, said: “These appointments reflect Rowan’s continued growth and the increasing demand for our environmental and sustainability expertise. We are committed to investing in talented people at every stage of their careers, from senior leadership to graduate and intern level, while maintaining our vision of delivering excellence with a sense of humour.

“Following these appointments, our team now represents five nationalities — Ireland, the UK, Italy, South Africa and the USA — and is 47% female, which reflects the diverse perspectives and expertise we believe are essential to delivering the best outcomes for our clients. This approach allows us to build a strong, collaborative team that delivers consistently high standards for our clients.”

Rowan employs over 30 people and provides forensic, environmental and sustainability consultancy services to clients throughout Ireland, the UK and Europe. The growing company operates from offices in Trim, Co. Meath and Oranmore, Co. Galway.

Rowan’s expert engineers and scientists work with a broad client base that includes leading insurance companies, local authorities, state bodies, loss adjusters and private companies across renewable energy, food and drink, construction, commercial and residential development, recycling and quarry industries.

The company provides two specialist service offerings: forensic engineering, where its team investigates accidents involving personal injury, property damage, or environmental contamination/ spillages and provides expert technical evidence in court; and environmental consultancy, including EIA and environmental planning, licensing and compliance, sustainability and ESG, environmental due diligence and land contamination services, as well as drone surveying.

Pictured above: Sam Tengwa, Róisín O’Brien, Paola Rodolfi, and Michelle O’Donnell.

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