NOF, the UK’s business development organisation for the energy sector, has appointed long-serving team member Caroline Lofthouse as its new director business development.
This appointment is a clear signal from NOF of its determination to provide its members with the highest quality business development services delivered by an experienced and committed team of business professionals.
In her new role, Caroline will play a vital role at both Board and operational level in driving the business forward in a rapidly changing energy sector.
This includes collaborating with strategic partners and key clients to develop supply chain engagement activity plans that will generate new business opportunities for its members and the wider UK supply chain.
Since joining NOF in 2006 she has complemented her Degree in Business Studies (Marketing Specialism) with significant experience in business development, events management, strategic relationship building and commercial negotiation.
Caroline Lofthouse said: “I am delighted by this opportunity to play a strategic role in the continued development of NOF. We are a highly proactive organisation dedicated to supporting our network of members and partners to grow and diversify in the energy sector. We work hard to promote current and future business opportunities and help our network to position their business through the delivery of high quality services including marketing, industry intelligence, strategic introductions, and events.”
Joanne Leng MBE, chief executive of NOF, said: “Caroline has been with NOF for many years and is a valued and highly respected team member. Her extensive experience in developing relationships brings advantages to our growing network of members and partners who play a central role in the UK and international energy industry.
“The NOF Board and team all look forward to working with Caroline in this important role and we are confident our members will also support her and gain benefits from her continued contribution to NOF and their own businesses.”
Andrew Mills, chair of NOF, said: “Over the past few years, Caroline’s growth and progression has been a real joy to witness. We believe this promotion is the start of further success, as the organisation expands to deal with the ever increasing demands of the UK’s energy sector. Congratulations, on behalf of the Board, we wish Caroline all the best in her new appointment.”