A versatile and pragmatic senior board executive. An operationally proven leader in challenging and complex environments characterised by high risk, constant change and persistent pressure. Particular experience at the interface between politics and policy, the development of strategy and its execution. Notable success in the delivery of the transformational agendas required to deliver major change initiatives.Demonstrable success in creating, leading and managing high performance teams and their culture. Excellent powers of communication across disparate, multi-cultural stakeholders ensuring effective working relations.Strong International credentials and an extensive network throughout Europe, North America, the Middle East, Africa and the Indo-Asia Pacific.Previously the Army’s Chief Operating Officer, its principal representative in the MOD, Whitehall, the Capital and Internationally. Operating with autonomy and discretion, responsible for the day to day running of a large, complex institution, its operational performance, the management of risk and maximization of outputs.In a successful military career exercised combat command in tough, complex and confused conditions. Participated in policy formulation and crisis management at the highest international political levels.