pinwheel are building a technology-first green energy and sustainability company. They utilise the latest software advances to deliver products for consumers who want to take action to reduce their energy use and carbon footprint. Sustainable life: made simple.Pre seed is completed, and seed has opened. Backed by leading experts, including Amber Rudd (former Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change), pinwheel's first product launches in September 2021.

The Riverside Trust is now opening following a five year redevelopment of Riverside Studios to provide a state-of-the-art 90,000 sq ft arts complex comprising three studios, a cinema and screening room, a rehearsal space and restaurants and bars looking out over the river by Hammersmith Bridge.

Exmoor Ales is an award winning regional brewer founded in 1979 as one of the pioneer ‘Micro Breweries’ to stand against the onslaught of keg ale flooding the market from the ‘Big Brewers’.With significant investment in 2015 Exmoor moved into a new purpose built brewery just 200 yards from the original site. In addition to delivering to over 300 independent outlets in their heartland South West England, Exmoor Ales beers are represented strongly nationally through Wetherspoon’s & Enterprise… Show more Exmoor Ales is an award winning regional brewer founded in 1979 as one of the pioneer ‘Micro Breweries’ to stand against the onslaught of keg ale flooding the market from the ‘Big Brewers’.With significant investment in 2015 Exmoor moved into a new purpose built brewery just 200 yards from the original site. In addition to delivering to over 300 independent outlets in their heartland South West England, Exmoor Ales beers are represented strongly nationally through Wetherspoon’s & Enterprise Inns outlets as well as being carried by Carlsberg and Molson Coors amongst others. Show less

I was brought in as non executive Chair of London’s international dance festival to coincide with appointment of new CEO & Artistic Director.In July of 2014 Dance Umbrella was successfully awarded Arts Council National Portfolio Organisation (NPO) funding of £1m+ for the four years 2015/16 to 2017/18. In June 2017 the NPO funding was renewed for the three years 2018/19 to 2022/23.Founded in 1978 Dance Umbrella is internationally recognised for its annual festival which takes… Show more I was brought in as non executive Chair of London’s international dance festival to coincide with appointment of new CEO & Artistic Director.In July of 2014 Dance Umbrella was successfully awarded Arts Council National Portfolio Organisation (NPO) funding of £1m+ for the four years 2015/16 to 2017/18. In June 2017 the NPO funding was renewed for the three years 2018/19 to 2022/23.Founded in 1978 Dance Umbrella is internationally recognised for its annual festival which takes place each October. In addition, projects supporting artists and engaging the public with choreography now take place year-round. To date, Dance Umbrella has reached audiences of over one million people in London. Show less

I joined IntechOpen as part of a new management team recruited to grow the company internationally from its global HQ at The Shard in London.Built from a base in Croatia, the business was established in 2004 and is the world's leading publisher of Open Access books.Built by scientists, for scientists IntechOpen provides a collaborative environment for peer-reviewed scientific content and book publishing of academic research. The current rapid development of Open Access as a means of… Show more I joined IntechOpen as part of a new management team recruited to grow the company internationally from its global HQ at The Shard in London.Built from a base in Croatia, the business was established in 2004 and is the world's leading publisher of Open Access books.Built by scientists, for scientists IntechOpen provides a collaborative environment for peer-reviewed scientific content and book publishing of academic research. The current rapid development of Open Access as a means of sharing scientific research and thinking gives IntechOpen a strong place in the advancement of scientific knowledge. Show less

Following admission to AIM and the completion of its first acquisition in November 2015 via a reverse takeover, the Be Heard Group built through acquisition a profitable Group of five digital companies with an annual Revenue of £20m inside 2 years.

I was brought in to work with the Board and incoming management team on a first acquisition, fund raising and re-listing on AIM as Be Heard Group Plc.

I was asked to take on the role as Acting CEO to manage the £4m revenue 100 year old advertising industry benevolent society during the search for and integration of a new CEO from within the charity sector.

I was recruited in to this 21 year old privately owned leading Innovation Consultancy as part of the management team to lead the commercial and corporate development of the group.I lead the reconfiguration of overseas offices in New York and Shanghai involving recruitment of local partners, leading to a tripling in size of each within three years.Working with the leadership team we developed the business from a creative consultancy to become business partners in the field of… Show more I was recruited in to this 21 year old privately owned leading Innovation Consultancy as part of the management team to lead the commercial and corporate development of the group.I lead the reconfiguration of overseas offices in New York and Shanghai involving recruitment of local partners, leading to a tripling in size of each within three years.Working with the leadership team we developed the business from a creative consultancy to become business partners in the field of innovation. Business performance developed significantly in regards to average project size, the nature of assignments and the sectors covered.I developed the international banking arrangements, fiscal structures and equity participation schemes and led legal affairs in regards to Client contracting, IP protection and litigation management.Located in London, New York, Shanghai, Singapore & Sao Paolo with revenues of $50m and a staff of 270. Show less

I joined as part of a new management team to turn around the London office of the world’s largest advertising agency where the previous management team had been removed and the business lost £25m in 2002. Restored to profit of £6m in 2005.I was responsible for the UK & Ireland Group (5 offices) with revenues of £75m, headcount of 750.I had a lead responsibility for affiliate relationships and development in Russia & NIS, and the Middle East. Latterly I was part of the lead… Show more I joined as part of a new management team to turn around the London office of the world’s largest advertising agency where the previous management team had been removed and the business lost £25m in 2002. Restored to profit of £6m in 2005.I was responsible for the UK & Ireland Group (5 offices) with revenues of £75m, headcount of 750.I had a lead responsibility for affiliate relationships and development in Russia & NIS, and the Middle East. Latterly I was part of the lead team on the acquisition of a controlling stake in Middle East affiliates by Interpublic Group, the US Holding Company.I had lead responsibility for commercial negotiations on pan regional network Clients and member of the group global commercial team.In 2005 I was appointed as Chair of the Board of Trustees of the UK Group's legacy defined benefit pension scheme and tasked with managing a multi million pound funding deficit, engaging a disgruntled membership base and developing the future strategy for the scheme. Show less

Following the expiry of undertakings entered into on the sale of HHCL I left Chime to work with the Board, of which I was non-executive Chairman, on the sale of the fourth generation family business, a £100m turnover bakery concern in the West Midlands.

Following the acquisition of HHCL I became a member of executive management team and Plc Board that created Britain’s leading independent marketing communications group.In the four years to 2001 Chime grew from eight to thirty-five operating companies, with revenues rising from £28m to £95m. Profits rose from £3.8m to £16m, with a margin improvement from 13% to 18%.Following the integration of HHCL into the Group my prime responsibilities within a general commercial and legal… Show more Following the acquisition of HHCL I became a member of executive management team and Plc Board that created Britain’s leading independent marketing communications group.In the four years to 2001 Chime grew from eight to thirty-five operating companies, with revenues rising from £28m to £95m. Profits rose from £3.8m to £16m, with a margin improvement from 13% to 18%.Following the integration of HHCL into the Group my prime responsibilities within a general commercial and legal affairs remit were acquisitions and corporate governance.During a period of rapid corporate expansion I was involved throughout the acquisition process, from the initial deal sourcing through to the vendor integration and management within the Group.Following the issue of the LSE’s Combined Code in 1998 I took on the additional responsibility for devising and implementing the Group’s corporate governance and social responsibility strategies. Show less

I was the founding financial partner in a team of five that established the most successful UK advertising agency start up of the eighties. HHCL was voted ‘Agency of the Year’ in both 1989 and 1995, becoming the ‘Agency of the Decade’ in 2000.The citation for this accolade recognised, alongside many award winning campaigns worldwide, HHCL’s role in creating lasting change in its industry, particularly in the areas of remuneration policy, HR practices (HHCL was included in the book of… Show more I was the founding financial partner in a team of five that established the most successful UK advertising agency start up of the eighties. HHCL was voted ‘Agency of the Year’ in both 1989 and 1995, becoming the ‘Agency of the Decade’ in 2000.The citation for this accolade recognised, alongside many award winning campaigns worldwide, HHCL’s role in creating lasting change in its industry, particularly in the areas of remuneration policy, HR practices (HHCL was included in the book of the ‘100 Best companies to work for’), working environment (offices were featured on ‘The Money Programme’) and integrated communications.By the time of our £24m sale to Chime Communications Plc in November 1997 HHCL was a group of four companies with a staff of 150 producing profits of £2.5m on a revenue base of £14m. Show less

Following completion of my professional training I joined this Covent Garden based independent video production and Facilities Company servicing the advertising, film and broadcast industries.Recruited as company accountant, I went on to become finance director and then managing director prior to leading the company through a 3i supported management buyout from original financiers.Staff of 30, turnover of £2m at time of leaving to set up HHCL.

ACA Articles completed in Bristol and London, becoming a founding recruit to the newly formed Business Services Group post qualification.