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Experienced military veteran with over a decade of private sector business knowledge having led a large scale commercial real estate regeneration project, Here East. Focussed on tech and creative sectors with a drive for clustering and careful curation of 'eco-systems' to promote and deliver above market growth. Active board member and supporter of not-for-profit activities. Previously led a national, award winning think tank, the Centre for Social Justice, for a leading politician, delivering research and policies that ultimately changed society. Over two decades of military service around the world. Qualified aeronautical engineer and holds an MBA (Defence) and a MA in War Studies.
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CeoHere EastLondon, England, United Kingdom
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Independent GovernorUniversity Of East London Sep 2023 - PresentLondon, GbIndependent Board Member of UEL, a university established in the East End of London over 125 years ago. UEL is home to over 40,000 students that represent over 160 different nationalities from across the globe. As a careers first university, UEL is focussed on preparing students to enter employment, and have been doing this since established in 1898.Chair of the Transformation Projects Committee overseeing all major projects from early initiative through to fully funded capital projects for the university. -
CeoHere East Apr 2012 - PresentLondon, GbFounding CEO of Here East - a world leading innovation campus on the site of London's 2012 Olympics.The former International Press and Broadcast centres of the 2012 Olympics now provide dedicated and versatile space for start-ups/scale-ups and entrepreneurs to co-exist and collaborate with top global businesses and world-renowned academic institutions to deliver genuine innovation through collaboration. Here East is now the fastest growing cluster of creative businesses in London, with tenants such as Studio Wayne McGregor, Ford Drive, Ford Digital, Sports Interactive, Plexal, The Trampery on the Gantry, Hundred Star Games. Academic institutions include UCL, Loughborough, Staffordshire, Teesside and LMA.
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Director Board Of DirectorsPlexal Jul 2018 - PresentLondon, London, Gb -
TrusteeScope Nov 2012 - Mar 2017London, London, GbTrustee of the UK's largest disability charity with a vision to change society. -
TrusteeThe Legacy List Sep 2013 - Jun 2015Independent charity for Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, set up in 2011 to support the legacy of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympics Games. It's mission was to make creative connections between people and the Park by developing, commissioning and supporting high quality art, education and skill building initiatives. Now reconfigured into Foundation for Future London.
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Executive DirectorThe Centre For Social Justice May 2010 - Mar 2012London, London, GbExecutive Director of a leading independent Westminster based think tank focusing on the reversal of social breakdown and poverty. Policy development, rooted in evidence, shaped by the experience of the charitable sector and those it helped. Worked across government and across political boundaries to build consensus. Led the organisation through significant change and a period of rebuilding. Enhanced media profile, built cross party links, developed a new governance model and created a strong management team. -
Strategy DirectorThe Centre For Social Justice Oct 2008 - Mar 2010London, London, GbFrom a portfolio of over 20 policy areas with 700 recommendations, developed a strategy for the implementation of key policy proposals for any incoming government. In addition, developed a new approach to deliver joined up government in the social policy space through a concept known as Breakthrough Whitehall. This resulted in the establishment of the Social Justice Cabinet Committee now operating within government. Reported directly to the Executive Director and Chairman.
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Private Secretary To Government MinisterMod Sep 2007 - Oct 2008London, GbWorking as one of two Private Secretaries as a Military Assistant supporting the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State and Minister for Veterans. Specific responsibilities for all military matters surrounding personnel policy, welfare, medical services, and operational advice. Support to the Minister with defence matters in Parliament, all correspondence, parliamentary questions and debates. Accompanying officer on overseas operational visits to and home based forces. Support to Minister for media engagement and briefings in advance of major media interviews. Supported transition to embed a new Minister post government reshuffle in Autumn 2008. -
Officer Commanding No 42 (Es) WingRoyal Air Force Nov 2005 - Sep 2007GbCommand of a 650 strong wing, comprising of four operational squadrons operating throughout the UK and overseas. Squadrons held a permanent presence in two deployed operational theatres (Iraq and Afghanistan), multiple sites within the middle east and maintained a 24/7 standing commitment to support the UK counter-terrorist task.Delivered significant change programmes within the two year tour utilising lean principles. Result was a signifcant upshift in operational capability. Developed new sustainable approach to support operations in Iraq and Afghanistan whilst reducing costs to the RAF.Annual operational expenditure of £10m.Part of the station management board responsible for over 2,000 personnel and the development and implementation of a change programme to transition from a fast jet station to a station that supported global logistic operations. -
Directorate Of Air Staff - Cos Strategy TeamRoyal Air Force Aug 2004 - Nov 2005GbChief of Staff to a newly formed strategy team charged with developing the future vision for the RAF (2020 and beyond) and the Future Air and Space Operational Concept - an articulation of future air doctrine. This was a strategically chosen team of high performing Wing Commanders and above to form and develop the documents in a short timescale. This was achieved.Particular personal emphasis was on a comprehensive engagement strategy addressing the full spectrum of UK and international issues.Led and coordinated the Armed Forces Parliamentary Scheme that took MPs and Lords and placed them into the RAF for 20 days a year to increase understanding and promote a better informed debate in parliament.
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Advanced Command And Staff Course StudentRoyal Air Force Sep 2003 - Jul 2004GbA full-time course for senior military leaders from over 40 countries studying for future senior leadership appointments. Study leads to the award of an MA from Kings College London.
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Senior Engineering Officer, No 1(Fighter) SquadronRoyal Air Force Jun 2001 - Jun 2003GbResponsible for 140+ ground-crew and personnel to maintain 10 Harrier aircrafts and hold a high readiness posture to deploy worldwide. Operated on land or embarked on RN aircraft carriers. Integral to the squadrons management team and operational planning and execution. Held full airworthiness accountability and maintenance planning. This tour included the 2003 Operation Telic 1 - Iraq.
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Various AppointmentsRoyal Air Force Mar 1986 - Jun 2001Gb
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King'S College LondonWar Studies -
Cranfield School Of ManagementDefence
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Royal Military College ShrivenhamMechanical Engineering
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