Afshin Solhdoust

Experience

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  Celestica Inc.

  Jun 1996 - Apr 2006

  Global pricing and cost engineering analyst for multiple accounts. Evaluated potential M&A activities. Led the implementation of activity based cost model. Prepared financial analysis for new bids and existing products and recommended to senior management for approval. Led multiple functions globally within Celestica in preparing financial analysis. Responsible for quarterly pricing of products. Introduced new solutions to improve cost recovery processes. Improved and implemented a global bid process. Show less

  • Business Development Consultant

    Sept 2003 - Apr 2006

  • Global Pricing

    Sept 1999 - Sept 2003

  • Process Engineer

    Sept 1998 - Sept 1999

  • Quality and Process Control Engineer

    Jun 1996 - Sept 1998
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  Enbridge

  Apr 2006 - Jan 2011

  Program Manager, Business Development, Sustainable Growth

  Evaluated and developed new business opportunities in renewable energy and energy efficiency fields such as solar PV, wind power, solar thermal, geo-exchange, cogeneration and district energy. Led the evaluation of district energy opportunities for Pearson Airport. Put contracts in place and ensured delivery of projects. Developed project timelines and implementation plans and ensured implementation of projects proceeded according to plan and project timelines. Worked with Environmental groups such as Pembina, Green Peace, WWF to propose guidelines for the development of policy for clean energy by the Ministries of Energy and Environment in Ontario. Show less

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  Enbridge Gas Distribution

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2015

  Program Manager, Business Development, Demand Side Management

  Evaluated potential M&A activities and made recommendations on investments. Evaluated and developed new business opportunities for energy efficiency within the commercial and residential sectors. Defended energy efficiency programs for Enbridge to the Ontario Energy Board. Reviewed, evaluated and defended custom energy efficiency savings during the OEB mandated audits.

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  Abundant Solar Energy Inc.

  Apr 2015 - Feb 2017

  Renewable Energy Consultant

  Responsible for identifying, qualifying and prospecting for new clients for solar commercial PV system development via cold calling, networking and marketing to new customers. Leveraged existing network and developed new relationships with companies, organizations, and associations. Worked with clients and presented offers to develop solar PV projects. Prepared proposals and worked with technical and business development teams within the company to close deals.

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  Celestica

  Feb 2017 - now

  Recognized by our CEO for exemplary contribution to Celestica’s growth and transformation. Exceeded objectives for profitable growth for the Smart Energy business in my role as commercial manager. Developed excellent relationship with team members and cross-functional teams within Global Customer Units, Finance, Pricing, Operations, Strategy and Supply Chain Management organizations. Supported general manager of Smart Energy and VP of Industrial and Smart Energy in monthly executive reviews with the President. Supported 3-year strategic planning and annual planning cycles for the Smart Energy business unit. Responsible for commercial management of Smart Energy accounts including price model development, review of financial models for new and existing business, closed loop between bids and actual results, market research, strategy development and deployment. Business case development and lift and shift analysis for multiple customers. Assessment of warranty reserves and recommendation for reserves release. Managed the SMA account for the past year and led the development of AMS services offering for the Industrial and Smart Energy business unit. Show less

  • Finance Manager

    Nov 2020 - now

  • Commecial Manager, Industrial and Smart Energy Products

    Feb 2017 - Nov 2020