Education & Professional Experience

has studied at FRSA, FIoD, CCMI, D.Univ, DipFin, BA(Hons) in Business Administration and Management, General between 1976 and 2011, then at South Bank Polytechnic in International Financial Studies between 1976 and 1978, then at Thames Polytechnic in Political Economy between 1973 and 1976, then at Haydon Bridge School between 1964 and 1969, then at Newcastle Cathedral School between 1961 and 1964.

worked for Stoke on Trent and Staffordshire Enterprise Partnership as Chairman between Apr 2014 and Sep 2019, for Vinspired as Chairman between Nov 2012 and Dec 2016, for The Midlands Engine as Initial Chairman between Oct 2015 and Apr 2016, for Ufi CT as Vice Chairman between Jan 2004 and Apr 2016, for National Numeracy as Chairman of the Board of Trustees between Jan 2014 and Jun 2015.

 Skills & Competences

has the following skills : The Management of Sickness Absence, Negotiation, Entrepreneur, Public Relations, Public Policy, Start-ups, Business Development, Stakeholder Engagement, New Business Development, Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Management Consulting, Social Enterprise, Business Planning, Governance, Leadership Development, Business Strategy, Strategic Planning, Change Management, Public Speaking.