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Ffion Rolph
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Ffion Rolph

 Partner

Ffion joined RIG in 2013 having previously worked at the Welsh Assembly following her graduation from St Catharine’s College, Cambridge University.

Over the last eight years, Ffion has developed into a leader in market engagement and deal creation. She supports the development of commercial strategies and business models before establishing licensing, direct sales, and distribution partnerships that deliver both economic and strategic value.

Building on a professional background in Energy and Materials, Ffion supports the practices that sit within the Decarbonisation and Industrial Efficiency arm of the business. The companies within this part of RIG's portfolio include a world-leading carbon capture and utilisation (CCU) company, for which Ffion and her team have secured first global licensing and partnership deals in the Cement industry.

A fluent Welsh speaker, she extends her linguistic capabilities by continuing to work on her French and Italian. On the weekend, she is an avid Liverpool FC, Formula 1, and Welsh rugby fan, and has a serious passion for food.

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