Forest Rock is a UK based technology company that are about to launch in Ireland, we are focused on the development and delivery of advanced control systems and software technology, to optimize the operational performance of buildings and facilities. From data centers and power plants, to smart buildings and smart cities. We enable industrial and commercial clients to maximise, manage and maintain their assets in a number of smart innovative ways including capacity remuneration & payment mechanism, to protect their critical infrastructure, and to make informed decisions that are good for their pocket and the planet.

• To develop and deliver a Schneider Electric strategy for the Retail Segment• Owns, develops and co-ordinates all Schneider Electric objectives and strategic plans for the Retail Segment,• To deliver incremental business across all Schneider Electric Business Unit’s.• To develop & lead a Schneider Electric team for the Retail Segment that would deliver & exceed the Customers expectations for all Schneider Electric solutions,, support, projects, commercial and sales functions within the team.• Driving change across the Schneider Electric business to ensure a Schneider Electric One mentality for our Customers to eradicate all confusion of dealing with a large company so one voice could represent Schneider Electric in the Customers eyes.• Identifying new Talent for Schneider Electric & the Management of this new Talent.• Development of Value Propositions for the Retail market in alignment with Customers needs to eradicate their pain points & grow their business operations.

Full P&L responsibility for the Buildings business in Ireland, specialising in Energy, Converged Solutions, BMS, Security & Service.

Initially integrated Satchwell Grant Group into the TAC family. Currently responsible for delivery of a €10m business through Solutions, Energy Management, traditional HVAC (BMS), Security, Converged Systems and True Integration. Managing three offices in Ireland, Belfast, Cork and Maynooth with 52 people. Reporting to the Buildings VP for UK and Ireland, Eddie Coxon. Also a key part of my role is the overall divisional performance in line with company growth and development plans to include business development, turnover, profits, budgeting strategic planning, people management and current portfolio whilst adhering to company policies and procedures.; Contributes to company strategic planningOwns, develops and co-ordinates divisional objectives and strategic plansFull P&L responsibilityOverall responsibility for the systems, support, projects, commercial and sales functions within the division.Driving the business in areas as continuous improvement, cost and operational efficiency, implementing change.Talent ManagementDevelop sales and operation strategies.Divisional management and reporting.Member of the Schneider Electric Buildings Senior Leadership Team

Development of Irish marketplace for TAC from start up to €3.5 million sales in 2006 on Security, through Partner and End User business. Some major successes included Bank of Ireland, Hewlett Packard, Northern Ireland Prison Service, Belfast Trust, Dublin City University

Responsible for the growth of Security in all Ireland for Andover Controls then TAC.

Direct sales for Scada, PLC and BMS controls market in Ireland, South America and Middle East. Sales turnover in 1999 – 2000 £1.5 million sterling and Sales turnover in 2000 – 2001 £2.5 million sterling. Company size ranged from 30 – 50 employees.

Was assigned to the above companies via Enterprise Ireland to act as GM to oversee production operations in Ireland and develop sales in the International markets for both companies. Employee numbers 40+ in both companies.Successful markets included; USA, UK, Japan, Hong Kong, Germany, France, Spain, Cuba, Caribbean and Ireland.

Targeted to help grow Romanian market in an 18-month period to turnover an 85% market share enjoyed by Pepsi. Leventis built three manufacturing plants in Oradea, Timisoara and Iasi.Objective achieved through development of Sales and Marketing programmes for all associated cities within 12 months.The introduction of the local market places to Western philosophies designed to increase sales for all products thus generating larger profits and enhancement of local communities.

The successful re-introduction of McDonalds IL back into the Coca-Cola network after an absence of 14 years.The introduction of the local market places to Western philosophies designed to increase sales for all products thus generating larger profits and enhancement of local communities.The successful re-introduction of McDonalds IL back into the Coca-Cola network after an absence of 14 years.Re-establishing customer links via identification of possible customer requirements including increase in profit, enhancement of company image/products and strengthening of both parties through a successful partnership.Introduction of Coca-Cola to Euro Disney, Paris.

Responsible for the efficient and smooth running of various bottling lines to produce a quality product and package whilst ensuring company standards.