Specialist product designer and entrepreneur with a focus on innovation and alternative solutions. I have a strong emphasis on building projects that are robust and properly constructed, bringing together partners that by working harmoniously together, deliver propositions that create value over the long-term.I have been in the financial services sector throughout my career, predominantly as an entrepreneur and innovator. I am passionate about new technologies which are changing the world, and I strongly believe that everyone should embrace, rather than be wary of them.In 2019 I was a consultant to a new decentralized social media platform. During lockdown, I traded cryptocurrencies, during which I experienced my fair share of scams and rug pulls. But by limiting risk and taking profits, I was able to make a strong overall return.Today I am part of a volunteer marketing team for a decentralized finance project and remain an investor in this emerging asset class.I launched Cryptocurrency Simplified to educate people that they too, can make returns, by implementing informed selection and timing. At the very least, you will gain an understanding of this new technology, putting you ahead of the herd and in a position to discuss the subject knowledgeably. I spent 20 years in the London insurance market before leaving to establish PatientChoice as an alternative approach to conventional private medical insurance, known as Hospital Treatment Plans. PatientChoice won several industry awards and was sold to Westfield Health in 2011.selfinsurancemarket.com provides information to current and future self-insurers in an easy to follow format, as well as providing listings of the service providers who can assist companies who wish to become self-insured.I have also created a new protection approach known as Medical Recovery Insurance. The product was the recipient of the Cover Excellence 2013 Specialist / Innovative Product of the Year Award and this concept is now in the process of being exported overseas in a partnership with Aon.I have designed and managed the build of several websites for businesses including www.crewsure.com and www.candgregroup.com 2012 – I was asked to stand-in as Treasurer for the Horsham District Neighborhood Watch Association whilst a permanent replacement was found following the resignation of the previous office holder.I am passionate about Real Tennis and I am an enthusiastic, but not excellent, player member of two clubs.