Golf. bird watching, cycling, walking, exploring, swimming, gardening, toad patrolling, volunteering, watching the sunset on the beach, and occasionally appearing in panto.

Statutory Director for Nielsen UK, responsible for HR, Learning & Development and the UK Emerging Talent Apprentice Programme; Chair of UK&I Pension Committee; UK lead for D&I.A strong advocate for the value of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and the richness of talent that it brings. Founded and now global executive sponsor of MOSAIC (Multi-national Organisation Supporting An Inclusive Culture) a diversity and inclusion employee resource group focused on cultural inclusivity. A member of the Nielsen Cares Global Council, a corporate social responsibility programme which connects employees to social causes and communities, promoting voluntary activities across diversity and inclusion, education, hunger and nutrition, and technology.

PE owned market leading multi site Partswash and Waste Management Company. SME c60m Strategic development of HR planning and policy, implementation of new HR, Training & Payroll functions.Achievements: Organisational re-structure; cultural change; reduction in attrition & absence; effective recruitment / retention; robust internal communication; implementation of training and development strategy & succession planning; employee engagement survey; significantly improved employee relations, reduced costs. Built successful HR & Training teams.

One of initial team who built and launched the The Beacon Group in 2004 which quickly established itself as a respected independent Financial Services Group (mortgage lending, broking and IFA wealth management activities, and law firm) originating over £2bn of quality mortgage assets. Organisational infrastructure design & development;HR and Training strategy; employment policies/procedures reflective of a highly regulated environment; recruitment of high calibre staff; development of strong employee engagement, culture & advocacy; design & implementation of talent retention plan, including executive coaching.Company acquisition/integration; Remuneration Committee; TUPE; Company closures; Investors in People; member of management board, reporting to MD, involved in HR & corporate planning activities.

Honda’s European Head Office for cars, bikes and power equipment. c600 employees and over 600 franchised dealers. Reporting to General Manager - HR, HME.Transitioned reactive, administrative HR department into a proactive, value adding function closely partnering the businesses. Reduction in recruitment spend & staff attrition. Introduction of Total Reward Statements; implementation of large scale benefit changes. Achieved Top 20 rating in first year of entering Times Top 100 Employers listing. Introduced new Honda Employee Handbook 'Little Book of Everything' which was extended throughout Europe.

Specialist VC backed centralised mortgage lender which, post sale, became part of the larger, matrix operation of Citigroup.Implemented comprehensive HR function from greenfield. HR activities across performance management, appraisals, employee relations, talent attraction and management, reward and recognition. Managed the closure & relocation of the head office to the North East. Member of Management Board working closely with senior team and CEO.

Multi-site retailer/distributor of commercial air conditioning & refrigeration equipment.Operations Manager with accountability for a £37m P&L, 72 staff, and 18 branches. Transformed loss making region into a position of profit. Achieved Customer Service Region of the Year. Comprehensive re-structuring. Key Accounts management. Maximisation of sales opportunity.HR & Training Manager 1995 - 1997Established a modern, proactive HR function including structured training, performance management processes, effective recruitment, & improved employee relations

A national multi site retail and commercial tyre distributor with 1200 staff across a network of 200 branches.Chairman of the National Tyre Distributors Association (NTDA) Training Committee representing all major tyre distributors within the UK. Delivered effective employee relations solutions in fast moving environment. Managed largescale downsizing of the UK infrastructure. Established effective National Youth Training Programme across the UK. Attained Investor in People Award. Closed & relocated the head office from Luton to Burton-on-Trent.