I have more than 30 years’ experience across the commercial business landscape, the majority of which at leadership level within the public sector, private international organisations, and consultancies. This has naturally extended to supporting social enterprises as non-executive director (NED) and board advisor for small and start-up businesses across all sectors.I have had the wonderful opportunity to work with some of the best teams across public, private and 3rd sectors, along with the broadest of projects that include renovating the Houses of Parliament, delivering the 2011 and 2021 Censuses, investing and guiding a market leading nursery for under 5s, our most precious gems, and, arguably the most important, helping the poorest of us assimilate back into society following custodial sentences, reducing reoffending.As a Fellow of the Institute of Directors and former Chair of Hampshire and Isle of Wight, I am a strong advocate of good yet flexible governance so continue to support the values of the Institute and how directors can still positively impact society through great leadership and decision making.The clear focuses I may be able to help you with:1) Investing and guiding worthwhile business ventures and your board: good people with good ideas that can genuinely benefit society.2) Driving value for the public taxpayer: applying best commercial and delivery practice for UKGov, but also in helping bidders win more work.An unusual mix but supporting the same agenda: social wellbeing from top down, and bottom up. Hopefully they meet in the middle!Now using this experience to support Boards as NxD, Board Advisor, Board Observer across small businesses and start ups.