I am a senior Finance Executive and non Executive Director with almost 40 years’ experience in multinational businesses. I am a strong, collaborative business leader, a valued commercial business partner and a strong Finance team leader and mentor. I held senior International CFO / FD roles for 20 years. I have had considerable commercial and operational involvement and have extensive M&A experience. This includes initial contact with target, due diligence, SPA drafting, deal close and integration/synergy delivery. I believe that Finance must be a true partner to the business, helping shape the strategy, guiding and influencing the leadership team, being a commercial business partner and driving financial performance. A Finance leader should be a pace-setter, a mentor, a co-ordinator, a change leader and a conscience.