Dr Shamir Ghumra

Dr Shamir Ghumra is a leading expert on sustainability challenges in the built environment. He has an Engineering Doctorate from Loughborough University and is a Fellow of the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment and a Chartered Environmentalist. Shamir is also Visiting Professor of ESG Performance and Strategy at Loughborough University.

As Head of Building Performance Services at BRE Shamir is well connected to both industry and academia. He is responsible for a range of business areas at BRE including energy modelling, BREEAM and the BRE Academy. Shamir is a former board member and co-founder of the Supply Chain Sustainability School and former chair of the Construction industry coalition on Modern Slavery. Shamir plays an active role in standards and is involved with both European and International work.