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London, England, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

Positive News is the antidote to the negative messaging dominant in the mainstream media. With a beautiful quarterly magazine and lively website, PN doesn't ignore the problems of the world but tells stories of achievement, opportunity and progress - even from within very difficult situations. I am Treasurer and responsible for financial oversight and.

London, England, United Kingdom

A not-for-profit business selling wine and books to raise funds for primary education in Sierra Leone. To date six schools have been built and equipped, and support given to teacher training and local community and business initiatives.

Cheltenham Spa

Channelled the dynamism, energy and creativity of the team from early stage to achieving long term strategic goals. These included the creation of the market-leading Most Wanted brand, becoming a major UK based international wine distributor and brand owner, and securing investment for further growth from BGF. Mentored the young and inexperienced MD.

Guildford, Surrey

Providing strategic direction for business foundations and growth.

Strategic and fundraising advice

Built the business from conception to sale. Led strategy and practice in sourcing wine globally, building producer, retailer and own brands, and becoming key supplier to UK market major retailers.

Created and built the UK's first major organic wine importer and distributor. Supplied individual clients, on trade, and off trade throughout the UK. Bequeathed business to partner in 2004.

Ma, African Studies

Msc in African Studies

Bachelor’S Degree, Politics, Economics, Sociology, 2:1

BA Hons Social Science