1. Fokhrul Islam
47 Beach Road, South Shields, NE33 2QZ
Telephone: +44 (0) 7970 602 809
Email:
LinkedIn
f.islam@ngpltd.co.uk
https://uk.linkedin.com/in/fokhrul-islam-1070a753
GROUP MANAGING DIRECTOR
Managing Director: Proven experience in leading a worldwide company specialising in the provision of specialist energy
services to businesses.
Career Objective: A leader w ho delivers outstanding results and inspires teams to w ant to achieve greater things. Self-
confident, organised, highly driven, energetic and resourceful. Continuously seeking to challenge myself to attain new
professionaland financialheights, both for the organisation and myself. To create and develop an organization that provides an
atmosphere of mutual grow th and benefits for both customers and members of the organisation, w here I can show my talents
and realise my potential, to bring creativity and an entrepreneurial spirit to all business endeavours.
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Business Growth: Developed and built business fromstart-up, which now spansacross the UK, France and United
States and generates 7-figure sales annually and employing over 70 people across 2 continents. Expected turnover
at the end of 5 year business plan forecasted and on trackto deliver over £11 million in contracted sales w ith a cash
turnover of £7.5 million, as projected in year 1 of business.
Alliances:Effectively developed and managed key strategic alliances w ith suppliers to create a mutual value and a
sustainable competitive advantage betw een our organisations. Leading to a strong 1500-account customer base of
commercial businesses
Sales Increases: Increased sales grow th year-on-year by over 100%.
Sales & Marketing Presentations: Created marketing presentations, designed, and copyrighted w ebsites for UK,
France and United Sates. Developed highly effective sales approach that emphasizes personal service, consumer
education, and relationship building. http://w w w .ngpamericas.com/ http://w w w .energiesfrance.fr/
http://ngpltd.co.uk/
Staff Supervision:- Hired, trained, and supervised sales staff, Admin Staff, Managers, providing guidance in sales
training, advanced sales techniques, product training coaching and guidance.
Systems: Developed in house softw are systems to manage, payroll, lead management, partner portal, sales, cash
flow and invoicing etc, by recruiting a team of softw are engineers in India.
Strategy & Leadership: Leading the Executive Board to define main priorities, budgets/P&L and long-term
strategic pathw ay to implement best practice, adopt state-of-the-art solutions and improve operational capabilities
Operational Leadership:Direct and controlthe w orkand resourcesof the Company and ensure the recruitment and
retention of the required numbers and types of w ell-motivated, trained and developed staff to ensure that it achieves
its mission and objectives.
Global Operations: Manage 3 sites globally to achieve revenue targets and to direct leadership at all 3 sites
Project Leadership:Successfully implemented major transformation, capital investment and restructuring initiatives
Quality & Performance: Implementing best practice methods and continuous reporting/analysis to deliver
efficiencies and increase staff performance
Employee Relations: Working closely w ith employees across the business to communicate plans effectively,
manage employee expectations by gaining employee engagement and greatly improve sales revenue in a
constantly changing business.
2. CAREER SUMMARY
MANAGING DIRECTOR and Founding Member–
Northern Gas and Pow er Americas Inc. Dallas, TX Nov 15 – Present
Northern Gas and Pow er Utilities Ltd. Gateshead, UK May 15- Present
Energies France. Paris, France Sept 14- Present
Northern Gas and Pow er Ltd. Gateshead, UK Jan 12- Present
Operations Strategy: Fully accountable for defining strategy, financialcontrols (profit and loss) and meeting performance
targets for operations employing over 20 people.
Growth Strategy: Pioneered restructuring measures to prepare the organisation for future grow th by dealing w ith
challenging performance issues.
Strategic Review: Fully analysed existing practices, risk factors and improvement measures make the business more
efficient.
Best Practice: Adopting best sales/management practice across all operations to deliver enhanced capabilities and
performance w ith a long-term plan to train and develop the management team to sustain success.
Business Strategy: fulfilled the leading role w ithin the directors group in the development of the European and US
business strategy aligning the business capabilities to the dynamic market requirements.
Performance KPI’s:Developed standard KPI’s betw een sites w ith clear responsibilities for daily performance reporting.
Allow ing a clear understanding and an ability to react and influence monthly performance.
Results:Grew business from1 employee to over 70, operating across 3 different territories, United Kingdom, Europe and
United States. With an annual turnover of more than £3,000,000 in the 4th
year of operation, w ith an annual forecast of 7.5
million for year of 2016.
Key Skills & Core Competencies:
Direct and controlthe w orkand resources of the Company and ensure the recruitment and retention of the required.
numbers and types of w ell-motivated, trained and developed staff to ensure that it achieves its mission and objectives.
Prepare a corporate plan and annual business plan and monitor progress against these plans to ensure that the Company
attains its objectives as cost-effectivelyand efficientlyas possible.
Develop and maintain research and development programmes to ensure that the Company remains at the forefront in the
industry. Apply the most cost-effective methods and approaches, which provide leading-edge products and services that
retain its competitive edge.
Develop and maintain an effective marketing and public relations strategy to promote the products, services and image of
the Company in the w ider community.
Responsible for the day-to day running of the business w ith a particular emphasis on sales and business development.
Identifying, developing and directing the implementation of business strategy.
Cultivating the company’s reputation in the market & w ith customers & suppliers.
Involved in planning & organising the organisation's activities to achieve targets.
Responsible for the Profit & Loss responsibility for the business.
In charge of leading, motivating and developing the management team.
Liaising w ith officials of government departments and regulatory bodies.
Managing multi-disciplined teams and resolving any conflicting priorities.
Developing business plans and preparing comprehensive business reports.
Improving margins and maintaining a high quality service to clients.
Review ing, refining and developing the strategy and direction of the company.
Responsible for the companies’ health and safety and legislative adherence.
Creating and maintaining links w ith other trade and professional associations.
Keeping control of business expenditure, ensuring it's w ithin agreed budgets.
BUSINESS M ANAGER – I U Consult Gateshead, UK Nov 2011 – Dec 2011
BUSINESS M ANAGER – Utilitywise PLC Newcastle upon Tyne, UK Dec 2010 – Nov 2011
BUSINESS ACCOUNT M ANAGER – BT Global Services Tyne and Wear, UK April 1999 – Dec 2010
REFERENCES
References are available on request