Board and NED
Independent judgement, constructive challenge.
I'm a Chartered Management Accountant, company director and trustee with more than 30 years' experience across finance, marketing, acquisitions and technology. I'm looking for non-executive and trustee roles where that mix is useful.
What I bring to a board
As Head of Marketing I regularly presented strategy and performance to the board of an international logistics group. That taught me how often management information looks better than it is. I once found a customer acquisition channel reported as profitable that was losing money, so I tend to test the assumptions behind a growth plan before I accept the plan.
My practical work with AI means I can ask the right questions of a technology proposal: what it will achieve, what it will cost and what could go wrong. I've discussed AI adoption, risk and professional scepticism as a CIMA and AICPA panellist.
I listen carefully, ask direct questions and respect the line between challenging a management team and trying to run the business for them.
Board competencies
- Financial scrutiny and investment appraisal
- Marketing and profitable growth strategy
- Risk assessment and performance review
- Mergers, acquisitions and integration
- AI and digital transformation
- Negotiation and stakeholder relationships
- Governance and investment oversight
Appointments
Board and trustee roles
- 2025 to now
Trustee, and Treasurer from 2026, The Stationers' Foundation
An education and welfare charity supporting disadvantaged children, the communications industry and members of the Armed Forces. Member of the Investment Committee. As Treasurer I provide financial oversight and scrutinise the allocation of multi-million-pound charitable funds. I took part in the review of the Foundation's investment managers and contribute to grant, bursary and fundraising decisions.
- 2013 to now
Director and joint owner, Lloyd's underwriting investment company
Oversight of investment strategy, portfolio risk and performance.
- 2013 to now
Director and joint owner, property and infrastructure companies
Property and infrastructure interests including a major garden city development, including work on financing negotiations with partners and other stakeholders.
Executive background
Where the experience comes from
- 2020 to now
Marketing and growth consultant
Marketing strategy, AI and automation for businesses, using customer and financial data to assess growth opportunities.
- 2007 to 2020
Head of Marketing, international logistics group
UK and US marketing for an international premium logistics and fine art storage group. The group grew through organic growth and acquisitions, and I contributed to several acquisitions and a start-up.
- 2001 to 2005
Senior Finance Analyst, FTSE 100 pharmaceutical group
Post-merger integration within a programme targeting £1.2bn in annual savings.
- 1997 to 2001
Finance Manager, UK direct marketing agency
Led financial integration after a three-way merger. Introduced client profitability reporting.
- 1995 to 1997
Club Accountant, premium gaming and leisure group
Systems integration after two acquisitions and analysis supporting the defence of a hostile takeover bid.
Qualifications and development
- Chartered Management Accountant, ACMA CGMA (CIMA)
- Member and NED Accelerator graduate, NEDonBoard / Institute of Board Members
- M&A and business growth, The Scalable Company and Deal Makers Academy
- Panellist, CIMA and AICPA, 2026
- Liveryman, Stationers' Company
- Fellow, Royal Geographical Society
Looking for a NED or trustee?
I'd welcome a conversation about your board's priorities and whether my experience fits.