Chris Jennings

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ABOUT CHRIS JENNINGS

Strategic Development Manager for a leading UK energy and carbon management company dedicated to providing cost and carbon efficiency through improved design, delivery and management of energy resources in public and private sector organisations. Responsible for developing new innovative propositions and services and bringing them to market. Currently leading and growing Sustain\'s energy systems offering - low carbon heat, cooling and power.A proven project manager, team leader and problem solver with ten years experience in product design, manufacturing and management at Dyson. Experience as a venture capital Investment Manager sourcing and evaluating potential new investments across the South West. Completed an MBA in 2010 with a distinction grade, in order to pursue a passion for business growth and expand knowledge including Finance, Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Operations and Marketing. Driven by making things work better, business strategy, creative problem solving and doing a great job.Specialties: • Assessment and evaluation of new business plans, products and ideas, financial reports, accounts, models and forecasts.• Interpersonal skills, networking, building relationships, team work. Communication to all business levels.• Project management, planning and control.• Team leadership, motivating, inspiring, coaching, appraising, recruiting.• Engineering design, research and development, manufacturing, operations, costing.• Entrepreneurial ‘can-do’ attitude and motivated self-starter.