I am a successful Board Director with experience of governance; creation of articles of association; recruitment of independent directors (under the Nolan principles) and, the setting of strategy and investment policies. I have sat on numerous board sub-committees and am adept at chairing meetings.A senior executive, I have over 20 years’ experience operating in the highly complex and ever changing environment of the betting industry. I am politically astute and have been responsible in recent years for significant number of political campaigns. My commercial acumen has been an integral part of my success at William Hill and I have led and negotiated numerous significant contracts. I am a strong leader with excellent communications skills and I regularly make oral and written presentations to Government Departments and Regulators. I am also experienced in giving written and oral evidence to Select Committees and other Governmental Consultations. I am achievement oriented, energetic and resilient; I enjoy making decisions and thrive under pressure. As my breadth of experience demonstrates, I am happy to accept and have, a flexible approach to new challenges.External Positions:• 2009 - 2012 – Board Member of Satellite Information Services.• 2015 - 2016 – Board Member of Senet (independent regulator to the betting industry).• 2009 - present – Deputy Chair of the Association of British Bookmakers.• 2014 - present – member of the Bookmaker’s Committee (a statutory body).Internal Responsibilities:• 2009 - present – Chair of Health and Safety Committee. • 2010 - 2013 – Chair of the Pension’s Trust.• 2009 - present – Chair of the business continuity Incident Management Team.• 2013 - present – Executive lead in relation to Corporate Social Responsibility.Qualifications:1986 - BSc (with commendation) in Urban Estate Management.1988 - MRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors).2009 - IOSH - Health and Safety for Senior Executives.