Ioan Jenkins

Welsh speaking business leader with a proven track record in the energy sector. Strong interpersonal and project delivery skills at an executive level focussed on mobilising support, nurturing engagement, building ambassadors, project management and delivering investment, growth and change.Over 20 years of executive level leadership and management experience which includes the development of strong relationships with Government departments, regulators, universities and sector partners. Familiar with the work of the Swansea Bay City Region Deal and North Wales Growth Deal and well-connected with all strategic partners. Figurehead at a UK wide level, media spokesman, frequent guest speaker and proven experience in influencing cross-party political and key opinion former support. Key Skills: • Strong executive leadership and management of multi-disciplined teams • Expert relationship development and influencing skills across Government, civil service, private and third sectors at all levels • Management of large customer facing projects involving industry, statutory stakeholders, political bodies, communities and investors• Proven ability to adapt to new environments and sectors with energy and resilience • Experience working with local and central government at a ministerial level with understanding of EU structural fund processes and delivery • Experience of delivering corporate objectives and financial targets including operational management, funding, project management and profitability • Excellent commercial negotiation skills across tier one and tier two contractor level• Media interviews and commentary including live broadcast in English and Welsh