Over 30 years' experience, including 15 years as a founder, chief executive and MD of fast growing commercial and social ventures. Significant experience of leading and advising start-ups and scale-ups, including mergers and acquisitions, and developing commercial arrangements for business partnership and integration. A qualified management accountant with experience at a top tier strategy consultancy and global blue chip companies. A successful track record of building high performing organisations that balance value creation, purpose, and good governance. Awarded an MBE in 2015 for services to the community and young people.