Highly experienced board director (both executive and non-executive), strategic consultant and corporate finance adviser. Extensive service at board level in both private and public sectors, with expertise in delivering organic growth and transactions. Deep experience of City and Government practices. Extensive track record in M&A and Capital Markets transactions, along with deep knowledge of the full range of SME Financing products, from venture capital to alternative finance. Leadership experience through establishing and growing the innovative British Business Bank. Leadership focus over the last ten years has been on the set-up and growth of the British Business Bank, the UK Government’s Economic Development Bank. As Chief Commercial Officer delivered growth through supporting over £85 billion of investment in UK businesses, via the debt and equity markets. Significant expertise in alternative asset classes such as venture capital, debt securitisation and guarantee programmes. Executive responsibilities included commercial leadership, strategic business development and operational management, within a three lines of defence model. As an Executive director on BBB Plc Board, have undertaken significant public and Parliamentary engagement responsibilities.Senior Non-Executive Director (from December 2022) on International Biotechnology Trust Plc, which invests internationally in both listed and private biotechnology companies. Wide-ranging governance experience as trusted adviser to many FTSE 350 Boards and serving on a number of public sector and University boards / committees. Strategic consultant to / investor in a number of high growth companies. Broad ranging corporate finance and advisory track record covering M&A, Corporate Broking, ECM and Corporate Governance across financial services, industrial, energy, infrastructure and life science sectors.