George Fowkes
Work Experience
Currently: Clear Alternative, Owner
Clear Alternative performs critical business development work for early-stage companies in the clean energy, waste or environmental sectors.
Usually performed on an interim basis, our services include market study and research, business planning, fund/grant raising, project and general management.
Jan 2004-Apr 2006: Centrica (British Gas Business), Head of Business Development
Responsible for SME NPD, Marketing, Propositions, Data and Customer Experience Teams.
Brought 4 products to market within 15 months with a projected value of £70m.
Combined sales, churn, volume and value across all datasets and channels, enabling segmentation of the customer base.
Jan 2001 – Oct 2003: Future Forests (now CarbonNeutral Company), Business Development and Operations Director
Raised Finance (£1.35m in 2001)
Constructed and implemented Ops strategy as a cornerstone of the brand, then outsourced it
Screened and invested in international low-carbon and clean energy projects
Mar 1998 – Jul 1999: A.T. Kearney, Associate
Founding member of Innovation and Product Development Practice, leading large teams at client sites. Major projects at Rolls-Royce, M&S.
Nov 1993 – Mar 1998: Scientific Generics, Senior Consultant
Project Manager in Product Development skill group.
Sold and managed product development and technical consultancy assignments for major organisations in the
1996: Institution of Mechanical Engineers; CEng MIMechE - Chartered Engineer
1994:Chartered Association of Certified Accountants (ACCA); CDipAF ACCA - Chartered Diploma in Accountancy and Finance
1991-1992:University of Cambridge, Wolfson College; Postgraduate Certificate in Design, Manufacture and Management
1988-1991: University of Cambridge, Pembroke College; BA in Engineering; 2:1
Topics for comment:
Industry spokesperson – environment, carbon emissions, energy
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