Matthew Izzard Email & Phone Number

Bothell, Washington, Us

NASTT is a society of individuals, public organizations and private companies with strong beliefs in the practical, social and environmental benefits of trenchless technology though 12 Regional Chapters and 18 Student Chapters in Canada, Mexico and the United States of America.NASTT’s No-Dig Show and No-Dig North are the society’s flagship educational and networking events. The annual No-Dig Show offers quality, non-commercial technical papers; an exhibition hall; a series of specialized trenchless training courses; plus many entertaining networking events and special industry related awards. NASTT’s No-Dig Show is the largest trenchless technology conference in the world.NASTT offers multiple in-depth, high quality courses each year in cities throughout North America covering targeted trenchless topics – CIPP, Gas, HDD, Pipe Bursting, Laterals and New Installation methods. Course content is of the highest quality as the material is thoroughly peer-reviewed for consensus-based information and non-commercialism.Each year grant funding is provided to programs including Municipal & Public Works Scholarships, student bursaries and scholarship places.

Bedford, Gb

Led the development and delivery of a comprehensive HDD Strategic Plan, resulting in significant increases in company turnover and equipment sales across the UK and Ireland. Established a full support program that included rental, operated lease, and financing options, driving continued growth in both revenue and profitability.Managed a team to meet and exceed delivery objectives, while also expanding business opportunities in international markets. This included securing a major project in India and gaining equipment approval for DIWA in the United Arab Emirates.Negotiated supply agreements for ancillary products and explored new business opportunities in innovative markets beyond core utility applications, such as Fiber Optic, District Heating, Environmental, and Highways sectors.Authored and presented technical papers on trenchless technology at international conferences, while also developing an accredited HDD Training Course and launching supplier product training programs. Secured industry recognition with award-winning products and elevated the company’s profile through active participation in industry associations.

Responsible for sales and marketing of the company's HDD and trenching equipment across the UK and Ireland, driving increased market share and product expansion. Aligned UK operations with the global group strategy through collaboration with business partners.Developed and implemented enhanced customer support initiatives to complement sales growth and improve customer experience. Expanded the company's presence through active engagement with industry associations, targeted marketing efforts, presentations, and participation in trade shows, focusing on both existing and emerging markets.Led the organization and successful execution of the company’s stand at the No-Dig Live Exhibition 2016.

Pasadena, Texas, Us

Developed and implemented comprehensive sales and marketing processes for an early-stage company, including performance monitoring and reporting to the board and shareholders. Held full responsibility for all sales and marketing activities, driving significant growth in market awareness and product acceptance, particularly in securing method specifications on term contracts within key utility sectors.Established a reporting system with the CEO and board, managing expenditures within budget. Conducted an operations and supply chain review, improving profit margins and accelerating the manufacturing process.Secured multiple industry-recognized awards through affiliations with UKSTT, SBWWI, IGEM, and PIG. Elevated the company’s profile through targeted industry presentations, advertising, marketing efforts, and participation in exhibitions.

Gb

Specialized in the hire and sales of utility plant equipment, including electro fusion, butt fusion, moling, winching, pipe pushing, and vacuum excavation, as well as all related ancillary accessories. Managed and expanded hire and sales operations across East Anglia, London, and the Home Counties.Responsibilities included key account management, new business development, and cold calling, with direct reporting to the General Manager. Successfully implemented a CRM system and explored new market opportunities, including micro piling and drainage. Contributed to the launch of safety-focused products such as the Power Grit Saw and Poly Push.Played a key role in the business’s growth and subsequent acquisition by Ashtead Group plc in July 2013.

A dynamic, customer centered, made to measure and bespoke visiting tailoring service offering the very best in personal tailoring with unsurpassed service and flexibility. Founding Director of business. Grew business from start up to running 8 visiting tailors and a retail outlet near Liverpool Street. Responsible for all aspects of sales, business development, internet development, web sales, marketing as well as continuing to grow business through maintaining clients, sourcing new business through referrals and offers, cold calling through to conclusion of sale and developed additional business in East Anglia as well as links with Tottenham Hotspur FC and McLaren.

Provider of made-to-measure & bespoke suits & shirts. Sales Manager joining a company of 4 people becoming Sales Manager and growing the business to 12 people and turnover from £5k p/m to £60k p/m leading to an eventual management buy out by BMB Group. Responsible for sourcing, cold calling and arranging appointments to lawyers, barristers, bankers in the City of London, visiting them in their offices to provide them with their clothing needs. Following the process through from point of order to conclusion of sale as well as developing links with the Professional Footballers Association and various private clubs. As a result of this work also secured business and was responsible for measuring and fitting the FA Cup Final teams of Manchester United in 2007 and Portsmouth in 2008 in conjunction with the designers William Hunt & Jeff Banks. Also asked to develop and run Dublin operation.

Harrogate, England, Gb

Hire of moling, pipebursting, winching, directional drilling, vacuum excavation equipment and all ancillary accessories. Responsible for hire & sales in the South of UK, reporting directly to the Managing Director. Assisted in growing and developing the company togroup buy-out. Role involved budget planning and forecast, cold calling, organising meetings, presentations and business development, Key Account management, sales negotiation as well as exhibition and industry association representation.

Hard landscaping contractors. Responsible for running and managing 4 teams including project management, tender documentation, after sales, contract negotiation. Responsible for securing various prestigious contracts in partnership with Willerby Landscaping as well as various projects for the Beckham family. Purchasing and hire of equipment and materials, invoicing, payroll and web site construction.

Bedford, Gb

UK & Ireland dealers for Grundomat moling equipment, pipebursting, winching, directional drilling equipment and all ancillary accessories. Having gained school holiday work experience joined TTUK as a Fitter in the workshop. Several promotions including Customer Service Engineer - demonstrating equipment, troubleshooting on site and training, Sales Engineer - under an Area Sales Manager directed to calls with a sales and development bias to 8 years as Area Sales Manager, reporting directly to the Managing Director. Responsible at various times for all areas of the United Kindom, working a structured diary and call plan and growing each area with an average turnover of £2m p/a. Cold calling, business development, contract negotiation, tender writing, winning major sales, boardroom presentations & exhibitions. Additionally travelling abroad as required and company representative on PIG, UKSTT and IGE.

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