Alistair Johnston

Experience

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  H.M.Forces

  Jan 1979 - Jan 1985

  Lt A.J.Johnston

  Specialist in Armoured Recce, Scorpion and Scimiter. Experience in heavy tanks, particularly Chieftain. Guided Weapons Troop leader.

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  Habitat

  Jan 1996 - Jan 1999

  Store Manager

  General Manager of highest grossing store in organization.

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  BIG W

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2002

  Store Manager

  General manager in high turnover concept store. Led project to design and recruit the launch of the first London store for the brand.

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  Sainsburys

  Jan 2002 - Feb 2011

  Store Manager

  General manager in high turnover £35 Mil + stores.

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  B&Q

  Feb 2010 - Aug 2013

  Unit Manager

  Experienced retail professional with over 25 years of management experience.

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  Kingfisher plc

  Aug 2013 - Aug 2014

  Regional Manager

  Regional manager for Kingfisher Future Homes. Currently responsible for East and South East area with 15 field based In Home Assessors providing domestic services in the Environmental field such as Energy Saving boilers, Solar PV, Solar thermal, Solid Wall insulation, Cavity wall insulation, Loft insulation, Ground Source Heating and Air Source heat pumps.

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  Ubuntu Development Partnership

  May 2014 - now

  Director

  PartnerUbuntu Development PartnershipApril 2014 – Present (2 months)London and ZimbabweA driving force for commercially sustainable development and innovation for the benefit of people in Zimbabwe and the rest of the African continent:> Restoring balanced eco-systems> Securing wildlife populations> Building competitive, sustainable industries> Encouraging, and supporting local entrepreneurship > Building capacity and delivering training

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  NMS Infrastructure Limited

  Nov 2014 - now

  Director of Business Development Sub Saharan Africa

  Specialist provider within the National Infrastructure Marketplace operating in 4 business units: NMS International Ltd (Defence and Security) NMS Infrastructure Ltd (National Infrastructure and Construction) International Emergency Response Ltd (National Emergency Resilience) Secludum Ltd (Training Solutions)The Group undertakes complex international projects as Managing Prime Contractor utilizing the skills and capabilities of many separate specialist SMEs integrating that capability into a single delivery team within a small number of controlled markets.General ConstructionProviding a turnkey construction service for rapid erect long term housing and amenities including design, planning and consultancy as well as the provision of expert advice for civil works and local utility requirements to give a turnkey solution for large accommodation and Government Facility needs.Health ConstructionProviding a turnkey design, construction and equipping project management service for the delivery of complex medical facilities from General Hospitals to Specialist Medical Units to ensure fit for purpose and fit for regional use.Power GenerationAlong with its partners at Power Engineers providing consultancy and planning as well as turnkey project management for the provision of complete power generation stations, power transmission systems and connection equipments on an IPP or direct supply basis for both permanent and temporary solutions.UtilitiesProvision of various unique and market leading projects, products and services for the utility market including:LED Street Lighting (Including Solar)Water Services:• Bore Holes• Water Treatment• Distribution• Storage Waste RecyclingCorporate Social ResponsibilityThe NMS International Group takes its CSR extremely seriously employing a CSR Manager to ensure that this is targeted and achieves demonstrable benefit to local communities and peoples. Show less