Ian Forsyth

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ABOUT IAN FORSYTH

I’ve been with 2G Energy for over 10 years as UK Sales Manager, based in Runcorn. Over this time, I’ve played a key role in the company’s growth—from a team of just 15 to over 60. I now manage the Sales & Marketing team to further develop and grow the business. 2G’s early UK success was in biogas CHP, with over 200 installations. As biogas incentives phased out, our focus shifted to natural gas projects. I’ve been central to this transition, leading multiple installations from 20kWe to 5MWe, many delivered as turnkey projects with long-term service contracts. We now have over 600 CHP systems operating across the UK in a broad range of markets. The current focus is on hydrogen—a key part of helping the UK meet its carbon reduction targets. Before joining 2G, I spent 7 years in the renewable and low carbon energy sector in a range of senior roles:• Associate Director, WYG – Led the Utilities & Energy team in Leicester, shaping strategy and managing energy-related bids across the business.• Business Development Manager (North), Cofely District Energy – Developed long-term energy supply contracts in Birmingham and Leicester, working with local authorities and institutions on new district energy schemes.• Planning/Project Manager, Clarke Energy – Managed CHP installations for hospitals, landfill sites and more, as well as leading overall project planning.Prior to changing to the energy sector in 2007, i spent 19 years in defence in many roles but predominantly engineering and project management largely with BAE Systems.I am a Chartered Engineer with a strong technical and commercial background, and enjoy developing innovative, consultative solutions in long-cycle sales environments—working with clients from M&E consultants and developers to FDs and MDs. Specialties: District Energy, CHP, Low Carbon Technology, Hydrogen, Business Development, Project Management, Customer Relationship Management, Risk Management, Strategy Development.