In parallel to my retail business,I was Chairman of the UK'S Motorcycle retailers association, the NMDA ( National Motorcycle Dealers Association) and a Non Ex director of the Retail Motor Industry.I have also served on the board of the MCIA (Motorcycle Industry Association and served as Chairman of the Honda Motorcycle Dealer Council.Using the skills gained in all of these roles, I am now supporting executives and SMEs to develop through my role as Consultant and Mentor

A well respected career in the motorcycle industry spanning almost 40 years. Progressing from the ground up to leading multinationals , chairing the industry's national dealer trade association, non ex director on the board of both trade and distributor associations and successfully operating my own multi-site, multi brand motorcycle dealerships for c 18 years.

Managing Director and owner of the award winning, multi-site Honda, Yamaha ,Royal Enfield , Super Soco and Artisan dealership Ecosse Motorcycles

General Manager responsible for P&L and all sales, marketing and support services of the UK importer/distributor for the Piaggio Group of two and four wheeled vehicles /scooters including Vespa, Derbi, Gilera, Piaggio and Piaggio Porter.

Responsible for the Sales and Marketing Operation of Yamaha Uk's Powered Two Wheeler operation.