Non-executive director, Chair and former (four times) CEO of purpose-driven private sector businesses, government agencies and high-profile regulators. Proud of the positive outcomes for society and business successes achieved by these internationally respected organisations.

Director, leadership and governance/ risk management skills developed through operating at Board level for 20 years in complex stakeholder, political and funding environments. Accountable for P&Ls up to £225m, and up to 2800 people dispersed across multiple sites. Qualified as a Chartered Director and Chartered Engineer.

Specific experience includes:

– leading major organisational change in dynamic environments. An established track record of embracing technology, innovation and collaboration to markedly improve business performance, stakeholder engagement & commercial growth. Now applying this experience as an IPA Associate to provide assurance of high value public sector programmes (value >£1Bn).

– Developing and implementing commercial strategies to secure significant profitable growth and innovation in multi-disciplinary science and technology businesses. (e.g. currently as Chair of IMechE’s trading subsidiaries, PEP Ltd).

– Building collaborative relationships, influence and partnerships spanning sector interfaces. Now drawing on my multi-sector experience and networks to introduce diverse thinking in varied project and non-executive contexts.

– Enhancing regulatory and governance systems, with practical expertise gained both as a regulator and in regulated industry. My on-going research projects explore how a highly interconnected and increasingly complex world impacts regulation and governance.