John Best
Job Title: Managing Director – Best Proactive Ltd
Company: Best Proactive
Department:
Business Development
Stage Involvement:
All
Education:
Other
Main Skills:
Passionate and dynamic leader, networker, marketeer and public speaker for sustainable energy
My Journey:
I started my career in 1971 as a 16 year old Navigating Cadet, with Bibby Line, which sailed out of Liverpool. As a navigator there are only three questions that you need to ask. “Where am I?”; Where do I want to go to?” and “How am I going to get there”. 53 years later I still ask the same questions. On my journey I have moved from Cadet, to Marine Manager, Accountant, Operations Manager, Special Waste Manager for the UK, Manager in the Chamber of Commerce, Chief Executive of EEEGR and industry Consultant. I was humbled to be honoured on the journey for my work in building networks.
Working Environment:
I am fortunate enough to be able to create my own working environment as I engage in the role of a mentor to many of the excellent businesses in the industry. My main focus over the past few years has been the F4OR Programme (Fit for Offshore Renewables) where I assist the underlying company to develop their skills in business development through their approach to growing sustainable business in Offshore Renewables. My other passion has been to help create pathways into the industry for young people through the Coastal Energy Internship Programme.
Duties:
My typical day requires me to be proactive in action… To identify the most productive actions to be completed, and to work with others to deliver. I enjoy the phrase, “Its better to seek forgiveness than permission”. It captures the sense of identifying what needs to be done, analysing a course of actions to deliver, seeking consensus from key partners, taking ownership of the necessary action either personally or supporting another, delivering and being accountable for the outcome.