WHO WE ARE
Meet the teams behind BARC Solutions
BARC Solutions is a global integrated engineering consultancy focused on the systems that enable buildings and cities to function safely, efficiently, and sustainably.
With over a decade of excellence, we deliver valuable solutions for people, places, and the planet. Our commitment to quality and sustainability has earned us a strong reputation, and we aim to continue this legacy.
Our team brings together specialists in security, technology, acoustics, smart infrastructure, and sustainability, working as one integrated practice.
OUR PURPOSE:
Built-environment consulting and engineering, done properly.
Our work regularly interfaces with authorities, regulators, operators, and executive stakeholders, where decisions must stand up to scrutiny.
OUR PHILOSOPHY:
Integrated
We design systems as part of a wider environment, not as isolated scopes.
Defensible
Our advice and designs stand up to authority review, audit, and long-term operation.
Risk-Led
We start with understanding threats, constraints, and operational realities before defining solutions.
SPECIALIST EXPERTISE. INTEGRATED THINKING.
Leadership Team
Our leadership team is made up of senior specialists. Each brings deep technical knowledge and practical experience of delivering in complex, authority-led environments.
Strong outcomes depend on putting the right expertise around each problem from the start. We assemble teams that take accountability, work across disciplines and stay focused on protecting the people, assets and decisions our clients cannot afford to get wrong. Our people are what set us apart, not our scale.
REBECCA KANE
Chief Executive Officer & Founder
Rebecca is Co-Founder and CEO of BARC Solutions. She leads strategy, operations and organisational development. She has extensive experience designing and implementing operating models that support sustainable growth and business performance. At BARC she shapes the company's strategic direction, strengthens governance and builds the structure and culture to support its growth.
OLIVER VAN DEN BROEK
CCO & Founder
Oliver is Co-Founder and CCO of BARC Solutions. He leads commercial strategy, business development and international growth. Since co-founding BARC in 2018, he has built the business and secured major projects across the Middle East, Africa and Europe. He works closely with clients and partners to build long-term relationships and to position BARC's expertise across its disciplines.
RICHARD BARRET
Non-Executive Board Chairman
Richard is Non-Executive Chairman of BARC. He has over 40 years' experience in civil engineering and infrastructure, 15 of them in the Middle East. In 30 years at Atkins he served on the Group Executive Board, as MD Europe and as CEO Middle East & India. He went on to become CEO of Pell Frischmann and co-founded LNB Properties. He now sits on the University of Birmingham's Advisory Board.
JOHAN HEBRST
Engineering Director
Johan is Engineering Director at BARC and a PMP-certified engineer specialising in ELV and ICT infrastructure. His portfolio covers data centres, IT infrastructure, audio visual and security projects. He combines technical design with project management and leads the coordination of large-scale programmes.
ADAM SKENE
Head of Security Risk Consulting
Adam is Head of Security Risk Consulting at BARC. He has over 15 years' experience in security risk and design across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, including programmes for Critical National Infrastructure. His expertise covers risk assessment, physical security design and CPTED.
ANDY MORRIS
Acoustics Director
Andy is Acoustics Director at BARC. His background in electro-acoustic engineering and acoustic design covers buildings, venues and spaces where noise control and acoustic quality are critical. He uses advanced modelling tools to diagnose problems and explain them clearly to stakeholders and contractors.