University of East London

Business Advisor + Strategy Professor at UKTA

Since completing a planned career break in 2018 I have supported a number of business start ups providing insight on business development. I have also been sharing the benefits of my experience through tutoring future business leaders with UKTA.  Professor at UKTA - Academic lead for Strategy Management, Business Development & Governance in fulfilment of the UKTA International distance learning programme. Energy - I remain engaged with industry trends via academic leadership and consultative support.

Kingsland Construction

Strategic Advisor - Energy & ICT + Professor at UKTA

Provide strategic leadership and direction for optimisation of energy costs across global markets, through the effective application of expert industry knowledge and resources; driving innovation and transformation agenda.Continuous year on year energy cost reductions in liberalised markets over 5 year time frame - significantly over achieved against target each year - upper quartile when measured against EU indices - £85m savings achieved in financial year 2016/17Risk management of cost exposure on £1bn of global energy spend across 26 operating companies, working directly with Group and Local Executive committees, providing expert analysis and briefing on energy matters. Custodian of Group Energy Policies.   Network Regulation - I won a water shed UK Land Tribunal case on network and property valuation; setting new rating standards for the UK Telecoms Industry.... ~£90m cash return achieved in execution of strategy.

Vodafone

Global Head of Energy - Vodafone Group

Created, implemented and executed a market leading environmental, sustainability and energy strategy, ensuring C&W minimized its ecological impact especially with regard to carbon emissions. Leveaged expert personal and group experience across the broader energy sector to maximise Smart Grid opportunities for C&W and our customers. Specifically addressing technology standards and proposed operating & regulatory framework for the UK.I sucessfully ran operational business off shoring for network planning and design as part of transformational business restructing,Led integration activities for UK energy, property, network taxation and land matters following the aquisition of C&W business by Vodafone.Established CWW as #1 energy & carbons performer in sector as recognised under the Carbon Disclosure Program; report for top 551 investors with 71 trillion dollars under management.UKTA Board Member – Non-for profit organisation, focusing on global knowledge sharing, equipping future Policy Makers and Regulators in ICT in emereging markets. Activities included University lecturing, preparation of degree programmes, briefing overseas government officials/ministers, working closely with the ITU-D to improve global human capital.

Director - Energy & Sustainability

Asset and Technology business lead for IPO.Development and implementation of business and technical strategy for evolution and network growth.Systems\applications development for new technology and product introduction.Strategic planning and management of major budget items, Energy (Electricity, Gas, Carbon Trading), Network Capacity & Network Site Leases - achieved 17 -20% saving As business lead I developed Business Continuity Planning (BCP) and risk management framesworks Responsible for Audit and Corporate risk reportingDevelopment and implementation of business transformation programmesGeneration and implementation of mergers and aquisitions opportunities - reducing cost to serveOrganisational transformation - Delivered technology offshoring programmeEstablished and executed budgets and operating plansExecutive lead with major customers\partners - eg. Contract, Commercial and Technical for £220m+

Cable & Wireless Worldwide

Director - Network Strategy & Economics

Defined business strategy for network and technology developmentBusiness Continuity Planning (BCP), meeting Business & Government needsRegulatory lead for 21CN, commercial protection whilst ensuring UK competative landscapeBusiness transformation to new operating model Downsizing, reducing cost base through improved efficiencyDisposal\restructuring of non performing businesses across EU territoriesPreparation of confidential Investor proposals and briefings during financial restructuring Preparation of budgets and  Operating Plan for Operations groupsDefined and delivered operational and corporate risk management frame worksBusiness lead for acquisitions and integration

Energis PLC

Director - Business Change

Member of the Executive Management TeamProvided senior management account function into core businessProvided network and services to meet demands of Sales and Product teamsDelivered capacity at ground breaking speed to meet customer demandsDevelopment and promotion of strategy for technology & market developmentRelationship development with Eastern European governments and  partners

Director - ECL (UK) Networks

Member of the Management BoardJoint Venture start up with National Grid, Polish Railways and PTOOverhauled and re-wrote investment plan, defining commercial and operating modelsBudget ownership for £200m investment in an unregulated environment, with ministerial engagementSet commercial strategy and prepared functional specifications for national network buildManaged £23m infrastructure contract for voice and data networks deployment Negotiated licensing and international connectivity deals with the Polish Government and other European partnersLed mergers and acquisition activities in Eastern and Southern Europe

Energis Polska

VP Operations and Engineering

Directed all provisioning and network build\upgrade activitiesResource management and development for over 300 internal staffManaged annual capital budget of  £230mFounder member of JV Partnership with France Telecomm and Deutsche Telcomm to build metro networks in the UK. £50m investment Achieved 30% reduction in supplier cost base for network servicesDelivered market leading performance as measured through OFTEL’s comparative performance indicators Restructured operation groups to deliver business efficiencyKey member of the risk management and revenue committees, leading ISO accreditationLed negotiations on legal and financial disputes with Land Agents to protect Energis rights of way

Energis

Director Network and Service Delivery

Development and Installation of Energy Management Systems as part of a new National Control operating environment. Activities include facilities construction - civils, power and comms; real time software and systems acceptance. Control site closure and rationalisation.

Barry Kingsland