Having spent 43 years in the financial services sector, from being a sales person to running some of the most successful organisations in the UK as Vice President/Sales Director, I now have the opportunity to help financial services organisations in new and growing markets around the world to deal with the ever evolving compliance, technological and cultural landscapes.Financial services is critical to economies and society but in some respects is being "drowned out by the noise". I am passionate about ensuring that everyone around the world has access to sound financial advice and products tailored for their needs. Quality of business and best practice is of paramount importance.Financial services industry businesses around the world will only survive if they have robust management philosophies underpinned by globally proven strategic, sales and marketing practices.