As a highly effective business leader with sound independent judgement and strong strategic and analytical skills, I have an excellent track record in designing, developing and delivering highly innovative and impactful products and services, managing best-in-class organisations and investing in exciting early stage businesses. I have applied an in-depth understanding of financial markets, complex regulatory landscapes and client needs to identify unique opportunities for devising solutions with high ROI, secured funding and planned, managed and delivered them to a high standard and within set timeframes and budgets. I have led high performing, global, cross-departmental teams as well as chairing both company and charity boards striving to provide robust governance, a clear strategy and an environment which encourages risk. I have a passion for supporting early stage businesses and have experience investing across a range of sectors including finance, technology, climate change, hotels and social enterprises. In fact I am increasingly keen to leverage my skills and experience to create meaningful social impact as well as financial returns. My key areas of expertise include:Business Development * Product Management * Project Management * Board Leadership * Strategic Planning * Stakeholder Management * Client Relationship Management * Gap Analysis * Complex Negotiations * Change Management * Risk Management * Team Leadership * Market Structure * Regulation * Compliance * MiFID * Trade Analytics * Transaction Cost Analysis * Best Execution * Investment Research * Community Building * Market Data * Equities * Derivatives* Sales & Trading * Alpha Capture * Early Stage / Angel Investment * Social Enterprise * Sport for Development * Impact Measurement *