I enjoyed a 33-year career in financial services, advising private clients at typically Board or Partner level on their finances, pensions and investments, both structuring new strategies and advising on existing arrangements. Lots of media experience both of live television and radio as well as national, specialist and trade print media. Board, people management and mentoring were key parts of my role in the latter years. I opted to take early retirement at the end of 2021 to support my family more fully. In 2024 I was asked to consider standing as a Conservative candidate for Wiltshire Unitary Authority and also for Chippenham Town Council and decided to take the plunge after 10 years supporting both our former MP and current local Councillors. I am standing for Chippenham Cepen Park and Hunters Moon in the May 2025 local elections and relishing the new challenge!