Simon Booth

Zestec Asset Management Limited (‘Zestec’) manage, develop and acquire renewable energy assets for institutional and private investors. We believe that renewable technology is crucial to reducing our dependence on expensive, unpredictable and polluting fossil fuel imports. Renewable energy sets us on the path to developing a low-carbon, self-sufficient society in the UK. Zestec was established by the founders of Renewable Energy Investments (‘REI’) comprising individuals with significant experience in asset management, commercial, contracting, utility and renewable energy sectors. The team created and successfully deployed a solar power purchase agreement (‘PPA’) model designed specifically for commercial businesses across the UK, installing solar PV on all manner of rooftops and across all business sectors. Zestec’s highly experienced and well-respected team blend together the technical, legal, financial and commercial skills & resources required to develop institutional quality electricity generating renewable energy assets. What we do: • We help businesses save money on ever-increasing energy bills by generating their own clean, green electricity, without requiring them to invest any capital whatsoever • We help solar installation partners unlock new market opportunities, differentiate their customer proposition and increase the value of their business through direct access to our solar power purchase agreement (PPA) scheme • We help investors deploy capital to develop portfolios of commercial solar PV systems which provide high quality, low risk, inflation linked, long term returns Zestec is pioneering the development of solar PV systems without reliance or requirement on government subsidies and provides PPA’s for commercial rooftop, ground mounted and even floating solar PV systems.

Renewable Energy Investments (REI) helps business save money on ever increasing energy bills by generating their own electricity, without requiring them to invest any capital whatsoever. REI has revolutionised the traditional solar PV investment management principles and developed a range of innovative investment & funding solutions which now enable a much wider range of businesses to become involved in generating their own energy, without capital investment. In addition to helping customers save money, our funded solutions also enable customers to: • Gain greater control and certainty over the future cost of electricity • Demonstrate a commitment to improving their sustainability credentials REI is a specialist renewable energy investment & asset management company, owning, developing and managing electricity generating solar PV assets across England.

The Energy Conservation Group (TECG) is dedicated to driving sustainable change for the better in the way our customers heat their homes and generate eco-friendly energy. TECG is one of the UK's leading installers of solar photovoltaic, solar thermal & renewable energy solutions in the domestic and commercial market sectors.

Wholly owned subsidiary businesses of Bournemouth Water with an annual turnover of £11m and 150 employees, Part of the Sembcorp UK group of companies, specialising in the renewable energy, plumbing, heating, water hygiene and home emergency insurance sectors. Key Achievements : Transformed performance in AquaCare from £400k operating loss to £156k operating profit Successfully introduced a B2B model and developed & repositioned an effective B2C model to deliver these results Identified, negotiated and successfully acquired & integrated Pre-Heat; a social housing contracting specialist business Restructured both of the brands to position them to deliver on their business growth potential – including all aspects of transforming culture and recruiting and building high performing teams During 2010, successfully retained and extended contracts with existing social housing clients to the value of £8.8m for 7 years Identified, sourced and secured new contracts worth collectively in excess of £2.2m turnover p.a. Implemented business model and strategic partnerships within ‘renewable energy’ sector to enable Pre-Heat to capitalise on emerging high growth market opportunity Websites:- www.aquacare247.co.uk www.aquacarewhs.co.uk www.pre-heat.co.uk

Fire Consultancy & Risk Management business division, operating across all areas of Chubb Plc, with £12m turnover, 140 employees and 9 direct reports. Chubb Fire is a UTC Fire & Security business unit. Key Achievements: As a start up business division, repositioned brand image from historical product re-seller into customer driven, consultative & solution led business partner, resulting in a sustained improvement in customer retention and improved incremental sales of circa 26% pa Developed & implemented the business plan for UK development, customer proposition & activity of fire safety solutions which generated annualised growth achievements of circa 20% pa year on year across Chubb Fire Sourced, acquired and integrated a new £2m Fire Consultancy business Secured key new contracts to the value of £660k with Vodafone, Wolverhampton & Dudley Brewery, Wrexham Council & LSTrillium for the provision of Risk Assessment compliance solutions Developed suite of fire safety management solutions ranging from online self fire risk assessment to premium consultancy fire risk assessment, through to accredited fire training management certificate Designed, developed and implemented web based, fire risk management software management system

BGP is the UK's the most successful and longest-running development programme for owner managers and MD's. It is built around a core process whereby each individual participant develops their own growth strategy for their own business and a plan to implement that strategy. Designed specifically for the development of owner-managers, the BGP helps you create the future you want for your business and for yourself. This programme provides a unique opportunity for you to step back from the day-to-day demands of running your business.