Retired Chairman/CEO of Norad Travel Group Ltd one of UK’s top Travel Management Company’s, and a major employer in the Hampshire area with other UK offices in Somerset, Wiltshire Ireland and Kent with Associate International offices.Over 38 years of Business Travel and general management experience and the last 29 years in Senior/Directorate Roles including Pickford’s, Britannic, Portman Automobile Association.Educated to Degree level in Business Studies and IT, regularly assists on Global Panels studying and implementing best working travel management practices, via his involvement with ABC Corporate Services Global Connect WIN The International Global Partners Division of Advantage Partnership and Ernst Young and Partners. Works along side the US counterparts and is European Chairman for ABC Global Travel Services ABC Global Connect and an active European Consultant for Sabre Travel Network development programmes in Dallas.Through his consultancy services is heavily involved in the re-engineering of the thought and working practices of many UK based agencies, the development of companies IT infrastructures including the governments Crown Agencies in their Global education programme.Director for Industry Affairs of the Focus Partnership an active member of Focus Tech Panel and recently appointed board member of BTA ( Business Travel Association). Regular member of major Travel Industry steering groups both industry and commercially represented.A multi faceted individual whose prime aim since the 80’s has been to change the “unprofessional” perception the industries profile has had within the commercial world through education, belief of individuals and sheer tenacity. Consummate professional who does not suffer fools gladly and has an endearing ability to ensure success through change management at all levels. Related websites www.noradtravel.biz and www.mrg-consultancy.com