david crowther

consultant and interim manager

About

Renewable Energy Consultant / Interim Manager

Country

united kingdom

City

united kingdom

Industry

renewables & environment

Skill

renewable energy, wind, strategic planning, energy, energy efficiency, contract negotiation, offshore wind, joint ventures, non executive director, board governance, project management, business strategy, business development, new business development, renewable energy policy, new technology evaluation, strategic partnerships, business planning, wind energy, electricity markets, power generation, project portfolio management, utility industry, renewable energy markets, wind power, offshore wind energy, contract management, researching new technologies

Experience

key stakeholder management and supply chain engagement

triton knoll offshore wind

2015-12 - 2018-6 · 2 yrs 7 mos

Supporting the 900 MW Triton Knoll offshore wind project through the development and implementation of plans to manage key stakeholders, develop the supply chain and to promote local skills and employment.

business development manager - gas vehicles

british gas

1993-11 - 2000-2 · 6 yrs 4 mos

New market development, delivery partnerships and management of national B2B sales team for the gas vehicle business

board director

renewableuk

2009-5 - 2015-5 · 6 yrs 1 mo

Non executive Director and Treasurer. Chair of the Board Finance Committee.

general manager - celtic array joint venture

centrica

2012-1 - 2014-11 · 2 yrs 11 mos

* Project Director accountability for all aspects of Celtic Array Ltd, a 50/50 Joint Venture between Centrica and DONG Energy for the development of offshore wind projects in the Irish Sea, commencing with the 2.2 GW Rhiannon Wind Farm. * Governance and JV Board accountability * Leadership of a large, multi-disciplined team of c.50 * Management of key external stakeholders * Project controls to ensure safe, on time, within budget delivery * Performance management

business development manager - renewables

centrica

2005-9 - 2011-12 · 6 yrs 4 mos

* Development of Centrica’s power portfolio. * Secured the 4.2GW Irish Sea offshore wind zone in the R3 tender process * Equity transaction with DONG Energy to create the Celtic Array JV * Onshore wind assets deals * New technology assessment (power generation and electricity storage) * Renewables Obligation compliance * PPA contracts and power market auctions * Influence on the market design for renewable power. * Board director for four Centrica offshore wind ventures.

senior manager - energy efficiency

british gas

2000-2 - 2005-8 · 5 yrs 7 mos

* Strategic Planning for the Energy Efficiency Commitment. * Innovation in energy efficiency * Detailed assessment of competitor capabilities * Key relationship with Ofgem and responsibility for compliance with energy savings target. * Design and delivery of energy efficiency programmes in the residential sector. * Compelling consumer propositions, win-win charity deals * Ground-breaking retail partnerships * Programme management and delivery.

consultant and interim manager

independent consultancy

2015-5 - Present · 11 yrs 5 mos

* Drawing on a wealth of energy industry experience to provide consultancy and interim management services to the renewable electricity sector. Capabilities include: * Renewable Sector Knowledge * Business Management * Strategic Planning * Non-Executive Director Duties * Project Management * Contract Negotiation and Management * Economic Support for Power Generation * Stakeholder Relationship Management