Jean-François COFFINIER

UCLA Anderson School of Management

Concentration in Business Development.

• Consultant for Solar Reserve, owner of a solar power technology at a utility scale (400MW). Designed the business plan for South America (6 month part-time project.
• Consultant for NanoH2o, start-up developing ...

Southern California Edison

Los Angeles, USA

• Audited and optimized water conservation programs ($1.7 million) to achieve energy savings.
• Initiated dialogue between energy utilities and water agencies, resulting in new partnerships.

SUEZ Environnement

Valenciennes - France

• Led the business unit: $15 million revenue, 12 management contracts, 300,000 end-users.
• Managed operations: 40 people, 12 treatment plants, 200 lift stations, 1,300 mile network.
• Developed a long term business strategy ...

SUEZ Environnement

Carpentras, France.

• Led a 6 person cross-functional team of technical and financial experts.
• Defined an innovative business development strategy, accommodating local needs.
• Negotiated 13 management contracts with local authorities: secured ...

SUEZ Environnement

Versailles, France.

• Designed and managed a $25 million plan for upgrading the local water supply network.
• Implemented organizational changes in operations: built a new team by recruiting 10 people.
• Developed the marketing plan for 18 local ...

VEOLIA

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

• Assessed new investment needs for water privatization contracts (~ $30 million per bid).
• Created crisis management tools, securing Kuala Lumpur water supply for 800,000 people.
• Built VEOLIA brand awareness in Southeast ...