Alan Sutherland Email & Phone Number

St Andrews, Scotland, Gb

Scotland, United Kingdom

• Established an economic regulator for the public sector water industry in Scotland in 1999 - a first in the UK public sector.• Since 1999, have overseen six Reviews of Charges (1999, 2001, 2005, 2009, 2014, 2019). • Ensured a robust information framework was in place from 1999 to allow for effective benchmarking both over time in Scotland and with the private sector industry in England and Wales.• Provided evidence to the Scottish Government and the Scottish Parliament, which… Show more • Established an economic regulator for the public sector water industry in Scotland in 1999 - a first in the UK public sector.• Since 1999, have overseen six Reviews of Charges (1999, 2001, 2005, 2009, 2014, 2019). • Ensured a robust information framework was in place from 1999 to allow for effective benchmarking both over time in Scotland and with the private sector industry in England and Wales.• Provided evidence to the Scottish Government and the Scottish Parliament, which evidenced why Scotland would be best served by merging the existing three authorities to create Scottish Water.• Assessed and monitored (reporting annually) the delivery of an efficiency challenge for the water industry in Scotland. Scottish Water reduced its operating and capital expenditure unit costs by more than 40% in less than 7 years.• Successfully designed and implemented the world’s first retail market for water services in 2008. This included review of tariffs underpinned by a detailed understanding of the costs to serve of different classes of non-household customer. • Introduced the first full negotiated settlement of a regulatory charges decision in the UK in 2015. A recent particular focus has been on building the evidence base for the inevitable and necessary increase in investment that will be required to replace existing assets and adapt appropriately to the effects of Climate Change. • Advised ANRSC (Romanian regulator) on information collection, benchmarking and the creation of a framework for business planning.• Advised the two largest water companies in New Zealand - Watercare and Wellington Water - on their investment needs, scope for efficiency improvement and future pricing.• Worked with the New Zealand Department for Internal Affairs to support reform of the water sector in New Zealand. Completed analysis recommending between two and four new entities, established potential scope of the required investment before 2050 and the scope for potential efficiency. Show less

Moscow Region, Russian Federation

Managed the launch of Wolverine brands Hush Puppies and Caterpillar Footwear to the Russian market as a prelude to launching local manufacturing and specialist retail.Despite initial success in positioning product in good quality retailers, the 300% devaluation of the Russian Rouble in 1998 resulted in what had been a promising initial strategy, based on imported product, becoming impossible to pursue.

Moscow, Kiev And London

Worked on a range of projects for public sector clients, including the World Bank, EBRD and USAID. These projects included the design of the Russian Privatisation Programme, the establishment of the Russian Privatisation Centre and the identification of companies that could represent interesting investment opportunities for Western Corporations.I also worked for a number of western based corporate clients who explored opportunities in the telecommunications, confectionery, agricultural,… Show more Worked on a range of projects for public sector clients, including the World Bank, EBRD and USAID. These projects included the design of the Russian Privatisation Programme, the establishment of the Russian Privatisation Centre and the identification of companies that could represent interesting investment opportunities for Western Corporations.I also worked for a number of western based corporate clients who explored opportunities in the telecommunications, confectionery, agricultural, cement, glass, and footwear sectors. The latter study led directly to the opportunity at Wolverine Worldwide.In Bain's London office, I worked on projects in the banking and nuclear services markets. Show less

London, United Kingdom

Analysed companies in the electronics, electricals and industrial holdings sectors. Maintained a relationship with leading investors and advised on market appetite for initiatives being proposed by the Bank's corporate broking team.

London, United Kingdom

Analysed European Electronics sector. Followed boss to Robert Fleming.

London, United Kingdom

Recruited as fast track graduate entrant to the Bank. Switched to Savory Milln as I wanted a more analytical role.

Ma, International Studies

Mba, Finance

Ma (Honours) With Distinction In Spoken Russian, Modern Russian Studies: Russian Language, Modern History, Philosophy And Economics, Upper Second

Activities and Societies: University Colours for Rugby, Secretary of Rugby Club. First XV for 4 years. Produced and acted in Chekhov play.