MEET THE TEAM

I'm a Programme Manager and Business Adviser with over 25 years of experience in Commercial Banking and Business Management. Throughout my career, I’ve led a wide variety of complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives and delivered numerous business support and improvement projects. I take pride in my ability to manage change from the ground up—seeing things through from concept to completion—while building strong, lasting relationships with clients along the way.
 

One principle I always stand by in business is: "Failing to plan is planning to fail." It’s simple, but it rings true in every project I’ve worked on.
 

A quote that resonates with me is from Demosthenes: "Small opportunities are often the beginning of great achievements."
I’ve seen this play out many times in both business and life.

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Outside of work, when I'm not spending time with my family, you’ll find me involved in basketball. I used to play professionally for Sunderland and Newcastle, and now I continue to stay close to the game as a British Basketball referee in the Super League, both here in the UK and across Europe.

I have over 25 years experience in Project Management. Working in a range of diverse organisations, from large financial institutions, central & local government, industry and business support. I project managed the pilot and subsequent establishment of a new Virgin Group company – Virgin StartUp, helping entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses.

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My top tip for business is providing excellent service to your customers is crucial to gaining their loyalty and retaining their business.

Two of my favourite business quotes are:

“Your most unhappy customers are your greatest source of learning” – Bill Gates.

“Do not be embarrassed by your failures, learn from them and start again” – Sir Richard Branson.

Outside of family and work, my main interest is sport particularly football, rugby and cricket. Regrettably, just watching these days!