Board of Directors
Don Nicolson
NON-EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN
Don is a seasoned business leader boasting over 40 years of extensive experience across various business sectors in the UK and internationally. His expertise spans industries such as oil, gas, and natural stone. Over the course of his career, Don has held numerous board roles, both executive and non-executive, in publicly listed and private companies.
Notably, he spent 26 years at BP, with senior roles including Director North Sea, Chief of Staff to BP's CEO (E&P), Vice President of BP Alaska, and Vice President of BP Canada. In more recent times, Don served as Chairman and interim CEO for Levantina Natural Stone Company, headquartered in Spain, E&P Advisory Board member for SSE plc, a prominent FTSE 100 company, Independent Non-Executive Director for Scirocco Energy plc and Non-Executive Chairman at Zenova Group PLC.
Sanjay Bowry
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Sanjay has a diverse cross-industry background as a senior executive, with over thirty years of experience and a proven track record of growing businesses.
Between 2004 and 2008 he worked for GE Capital and then GE Renewables, as Chief Marketing and Business Development Officer EMEA, where he developed and executed strategic business plans that delivered significant growth in markets share. From 2012 to 2014 he worked as Chief Executive Officer (UK) Of Dulas Ltd a company with 30 years of experience in renewable energy, generating £30 million in revenue. He has also worked as Commercial Director for Sun Edison, a developer of solar, wind and hydro projects.
Since 2016 Sanjay was worked at CMS a consultancy that undertakes and delivers strategic growth plans for clients, providing strategic and fundraising advice and ensuring the enterprise value of the company is increased.
Dr Etrur Albani
EXECUTIVE VICE CHAIRMAN
Etrur is a serial entrepreneur who has held many leadership roles in start-ups and large scale businesses, including CEO of PTK Kosovo. He co-founded and was Managing Director of Fox Marble Holdings PLC, the first AIM listed dimension stone company. He founded Eco Buildings Group Ltd and has a large network of contacts in Southern Europe.
Etrur is currently Vice Chairman of Zenova Group Plc.
Etrur holds a Ph.D. and has completed the Oxford Strategic Leadership Course at Said Business School. Etrur received his PhD from London South Bank University, with an emphasis in 'High-Speed Communication Devices Using Microstrips'. Prior to this, he received a Bachelor of Electronic Engineering from North London University, with an emphasis on Electronic and Telecommunication Engineering.
Fiona Hadfield
FINANCE DIRECTOR
Fiona Hadfield is a chartered accountant and previously worked with Deloitte LLP. Fiona joined Crosstown Songs as Chief Financial Officer, overseeing all financial aspects of the company’s disposal of assets to KKR and Bertelsmann. Fiona is a graduate of Oxford University and joined Fox Marble as Finance Director in 2011.
Sir Mark Lyall-Grant KCMG
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Sir Mark is one of the United Kingdom's most senior public servants, with more than 30 years of experience in leadership, policy making, negotiation and public presentation. He has held diplomatic postings on four continents, including High Commissioner to Pakistan and Ambassador to the United Nations. He was National Security Adviser to the Prime Minister from 2015 to 2017. He is currently a visiting professor at King's College London, and a Consultancy Adviser on National and International Security. He is a qualified barrister and was appointed to the Bench of Middle Temple in 2011. Sir Mark has been a Non-Executive Director of Fox Marble since 2022.
Dr Ahmet Shala
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Ahmet is currently the founder and president of the Board of Directors for the Leadership Foundation (LF) and is the global ambassador of James Madison University in Virginia, USA. Ahmet has worked in academia since 1988 where he was a lecturer in the University of Prishtina (Kosovo). Following this, he lectured and held positions across various academical institutions within the Balkans, including the University of Tetova (Macedonia), University of Prizen (Kosovo) and the Agna Leadership Academy (Albania). Ahmed became a visiting professor to multiple universities in Virginia until accepting the Global Ambassador role where he continues to work with business leaders and international education to building pathways for International Alumni. In addition, Ahmet has previously been a member of the Government of Kosovo. Between 2012 to 2015 he was the Kosovo Ambassador to Japan, and prior to this between 2008 and 2011 he acted as the Minister of Economy and Finance of Kosovo. Ahmet has a PhD degree in Leadership and Organisational Science from the James Madison University in Virginia, a PhD (ABT) in Strategic Management and Economic Development and a BA in Business Administration and Organizational Science from the University of Prishtina.