My work for Nestor Advisors has focused primarily on governance and risk governance in the financial services sector. I have led consulting engagements with a range of clients and have delivered training on their governance responsibilities to bank directors in the UK, Central and Eastern Europe and the Middle East. We have also supported banking regulators and supervisors in the CEE in their efforts to strengthen the corporate governance of local banks. In addition, I have led… Show more My work for Nestor Advisors has focused primarily on governance and risk governance in the financial services sector. I have led consulting engagements with a range of clients and have delivered training on their governance responsibilities to bank directors in the UK, Central and Eastern Europe and the Middle East. We have also supported banking regulators and supervisors in the CEE in their efforts to strengthen the corporate governance of local banks. In addition, I have led governance and risk management projects for commercial companies and their backers in CEE, Greece and Russia. These companies were active across a number of sectors including energy, oil field services and shipping. I have also undertaken similar work in different areas of the not-for-profit sector in the UK: including education, housing and international development. Show less

CVSU is an infrastructure organisation which promotes, develops and facilitates a thriving and influential voluntary and community sector in Uttlesford, West Essex.

GLH is a specialist national housing association linked to Royal Mencap and providing housing for tenants with learning disabilities.

Gazprombank (Switzerland) Ltd is a Zurich based, Swiss registered bank, 100% owned by Gazprombank (JSC), Moscow which is the third largest bank in Russia by assets and equity. As a fully licensed financial institution the Bank offers banking services in Switzerland mainly to the corporate sector, focusing on trade finance, export finance, commercial lending and treasury services. The Bank's traditional clientele comprises Swiss-based companies affiliated to Russian and CIS commodity exporters… Show more Gazprombank (Switzerland) Ltd is a Zurich based, Swiss registered bank, 100% owned by Gazprombank (JSC), Moscow which is the third largest bank in Russia by assets and equity. As a fully licensed financial institution the Bank offers banking services in Switzerland mainly to the corporate sector, focusing on trade finance, export finance, commercial lending and treasury services. The Bank's traditional clientele comprises Swiss-based companies affiliated to Russian and CIS commodity exporters and corporates involved in trade with these regions. Show less

Initially I was responsible for establishing the Financial Services Consulting practice in Russia. Subsequently I was appointed Financial Services Advisory Leader (Consulting and Deals) for all 29 countries of our Central and Eastern Europe Region. I also became Insurance Industry Leader for all lines of Service in Russia and chaired the Insurance & Pensions Committee of the Association of European Businesses in Russia.In these different roles I led a wide range of consulting projects:… Show more Initially I was responsible for establishing the Financial Services Consulting practice in Russia. Subsequently I was appointed Financial Services Advisory Leader (Consulting and Deals) for all 29 countries of our Central and Eastern Europe Region. I also became Insurance Industry Leader for all lines of Service in Russia and chaired the Insurance & Pensions Committee of the Association of European Businesses in Russia.In these different roles I led a wide range of consulting projects: covering strategy, performance improvement, governance, risk and compliance and operational due diligence. My clients included multi-national banks and insurers as well as leading regional and local players and central banks. Show less

I established the successful and fast growing Forensic Services practice. My own engagements covered the full range of forensic assignments (dispute analysis and investigations), with particular focus on insurance claims and risk management work for banks and insurers. I also undertook strategic reviews and delivered training for specialist national and international insurers covering health insurance, professional indemnity and directors'​ and officers'​ insurance.

During my nearly 20 years with WBK I opened our offices in Australia and Belgium before becoming Managing Director of the overall company. WBK was a specialist risk management consultancy focusing on operational risk work for banks, insurers and other financial institutions. As well as leading many such consulting engagements in more than 30 countries, I was personally responsible for adjusting complex fraud and professional liability claims. I also undertook operational audits of… Show more During my nearly 20 years with WBK I opened our offices in Australia and Belgium before becoming Managing Director of the overall company. WBK was a specialist risk management consultancy focusing on operational risk work for banks, insurers and other financial institutions. As well as leading many such consulting engagements in more than 30 countries, I was personally responsible for adjusting complex fraud and professional liability claims. I also undertook operational audits of coverholders and advised underwriters on development of new products. In the later years Central and Eastern Europe became my primary area of focus. At this time I managed insurance, banking and capital markets projects for both the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the UK Government Know How Fund . Show less