Retired but providing business advice and mentoring to start-ups and small businesses.Formerly a Non-Executive Director of Energy and Utility Skills Limited, the skills council for the electricity, gas, waste and water industriesRetired from the role of Managing Director of LondonWaste Limited, the waste management company owned by the North London Waste Authority, handling a quarter of London's municipal waste. Appointed in 1999, sought to evolve the company's philosophy from waste management to resource management. Business development included adding green facilities and establishing an EcoPark. Was also involved in the founding of the North London Recycling Forum, now evolved into The Recycling Forum. A chartered accountant by qualification, previously held a number of senior finance roles within the engineering, printing and retail sectors, including being a key player in a management buyout team that successfully turned around an ailing automotive components company before selling it in line with its exit strategy.Now using my skills, knowledge and experience for the benefit of other businesses.