Our Team

Gavan Mackenzie BSc, MRICS
Co-Founder and Managing Director

Gavan founded sineQN in 2007; his aspiration was to create a unique technical project management service that thought strategically, had an in-depth understanding of engineering and technology matters, and acted as an extension of the client team. By creating a team with a broad range of technical backgrounds and skill sets, this would enable sineQN to gain a detailed understanding of client requirements and be in a position to drive complex and fast-track projects.

Prior to founding sineQN, Gavan was Head of Project Management and Construction Services EMEA at JPMorgan Chase; and before this was a Director at Morgan Stanley. Gavan has been working throughout the EMEA region for 15 years.

Originally qualifying as a Chartered Building Surveyor in 1991 Gavan worked in consultancy prior to his seven years in the investment bank real estate arena.

Chris Taylor BSc (Hons), MSc, MBA, MRICS
Co-Founder and Project Director

Chris is co-founder of sineQN and is very well-known in the industry as a mission critical Project Director. He is expert in programme management and procurement, both from a high-level strategic perspective, and day-to-day programme management on-site. At sineQN, he is responsible for the effective delivery of all major projects, from strategy through to operation.

Chris is a Chartered Building Surveyor, with an MSc in Construction Law and an MBA from Warwick Business School. He co-founded sineQN from JPMorgan Chase where he headed the data centre delivery team.

His genuine understanding of client needs allows him to create reporting formats which are highly valued by clients.

Martin Smith BSc MRICS
Project Director

Martin has a track record of successfully delivering complex engineering-led projects for corporate clients in the manufacturing, technology and pharmaceutical sectors. Key projects include the construction of manufacturing facilities in China and Ireland and computer data centres for Merrill Lynch, JPMorgan Chase and UBS in the UK. Most recently, Martin has project managed a Research and Development facility for a leading green energy supplier.

Martin is a Chartered Quantity Surveyor and prior to sineQN, he was a Partner at Gardiner & Theobald for 20 years. He understands the technical aspect of projects and is therefore able to effectively drive design teams and contractors. He is skilled at managing upwards and reporting into senior stakeholders.

Emma Buckland BA (Hons.)
Operations Director

As Operations Director, Emma drives the strategy and day-to-day operational running of sineQN. She has developed a dedicated business management function to ensure organisational performance, efficiency and quality of delivery. Key areas of focus include:

• Client Care
• IT infrastructure
• HR
• Branding, marketing and communications
• Finance
• Vendor management

Emma has extensive experience of delivering operational efficiency in both a banking and consultancy environment. Prior to joining sineQN, Emma spent a number of years working in Client Operations for Goldman Sachs, where she was responsible for managing relationships with the European institutional client base. Prior to this, she worked as Global Operations Manager for PIPC, a global management consultancy firm. Emma has an Honours Degree in French and Spanish from University College, London.