Ian Grant

IKG01.CVS.151017 CV Summary Page 1 of 1 IAN K. GRANT BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT – EMERGING MARKETS Business Development Professional with 30+ years running, managing and developing businesses within the S.E.Asia region. Technical sales and product support experience in UK, Europe and around the Middle East. Graduate Electrical/Electronics Engineer* with extensive Marketing and Sales / Channel Management experience across a wide range of industrial sectors including Power Electronics (UPS & DC Power systems), Material Handling Equipment, Logistics Software, Lightning, Grounding & Surge Protection, Industrial Drives etc. Successfully developed and managed a number of start-up operations/ businesses in the S.E.Asia region for wide range of organisations from international PLC’s to local privately held companies. Extensive exposure to, and understanding of, industrial and manufacturing processes coupled with the knowledge and in-depth experience of local business conditions and practices. Past employers include multi-national power electronics company (12 years at Chloride PLC), US software companies (Qiva & Apriso) & other engineering equipment supply and service companies including Lightning Protection International (LPI Australia) and David Brown (UK) supporting the major regional operators across a wide range of industrial sectors including Oil & Gas (PTT, Chevron, Petronas, Shell etc.), Petro-Chemical and manufacturing (SCG, SCCC, SSI Groups etc.), Mining, Steel and Cement sectors etc. Currently running Bohemian Co. Ltd. a technical trading and Import/Export Business Development Consultancy company. Natural and intuitive presenter with proven ability to communicate and relate effectively to all levels within an organisation and to ensure complex concepts, systems & solutions are clearly presented and understood. Conscientious, results-oriented, relationship-building, deadline-driven business development professional. Languages: English, Thai#, Malay#, Indonesian# # Basic Level. * Bsc (1st Class Hons) Electrical & Electronic Engineering - specialised in both digital & power electronics For further information please email-