I am founder and Executive Chair of InvestUK, a Mayfair-based Foreign Direct Investment specialist. As well as providing advisory services to corporates and funds looking to invest in UK unlisted companies, InvestUK is the market leader in investment origination and implementation on behalf of international Entrepreneurs and Investors seeking to invest in UK’s dynamic entrepreneurial economy.Clients come from all over the world and I work closely with UK Government to help drive inward… Show more I am founder and Executive Chair of InvestUK, a Mayfair-based Foreign Direct Investment specialist. As well as providing advisory services to corporates and funds looking to invest in UK unlisted companies, InvestUK is the market leader in investment origination and implementation on behalf of international Entrepreneurs and Investors seeking to invest in UK’s dynamic entrepreneurial economy.Clients come from all over the world and I work closely with UK Government to help drive inward investment. I am also very committed to philanthropic interests in the field of educational improvement in the state sector. Show less

The MarcoPolo700 Foundation is a charitable organization dedicated to fostering growth through cultural exchange, art and education. It launched on the 8th of January, on the 700th anniversary date of Marco Polo's death. It addresses a world facing complex challenges and geopolitical tensions with a counter position. It holds up high Marco Polo's important legacy to declare paramount an understanding, appreciation, and collaboration across different cultures.A key component of the… Show more The MarcoPolo700 Foundation is a charitable organization dedicated to fostering growth through cultural exchange, art and education. It launched on the 8th of January, on the 700th anniversary date of Marco Polo's death. It addresses a world facing complex challenges and geopolitical tensions with a counter position. It holds up high Marco Polo's important legacy to declare paramount an understanding, appreciation, and collaboration across different cultures.A key component of the foundation's directive is the involvement of schools through visual arts competitions, engaging students in the exploration of cultural diversity and historical connections. Show less

I am a Non-Executive Director of Civic First PLC, a property company providing safe, stable and dignified transitional accommodation, with minimal impact on established communities and significant cost savings to the Government. I am Chair of the sub-committee on wellbeing, safety and welfare and demonstrate leadership in anti-human trafficking, anti-slavery, refugee support, processing and integration.

I have recently been appointed as Vice-Chair of Flourish Learning Trust and Chair of the Finance, Audit & Risk Committee of the largest specialist Multi-Academy Trust ('MAT') with responsibility for children and young adults with Special Educational Needs. I am also a trustee of Falcon Education Academies Trust, another specialist trust MAT that takes in schools on behalf of DfE that are in urgent need of improvement in governance, standards and/or financial management.This is part of… Show more I have recently been appointed as Vice-Chair of Flourish Learning Trust and Chair of the Finance, Audit & Risk Committee of the largest specialist Multi-Academy Trust ('MAT') with responsibility for children and young adults with Special Educational Needs. I am also a trustee of Falcon Education Academies Trust, another specialist trust MAT that takes in schools on behalf of DfE that are in urgent need of improvement in governance, standards and/or financial management.This is part of 11 years' commitment to improving educational outcomes in some of the most troubled and difficult MATs. This experience has included being Chairman of Challenger MAT and a trustee of Schools Company and Bright Tribe MATs completing turnaround where these MATs suffered from distressed financial governance and safeguarding issues, and Mentor to the amazing Katharine Birbalsingh at Michaela Community School;Prior to that I was Chair of Academies Enterprise Trust (“AET”) – the UK’s largest MAT with 77 schools in the group and £280m annual operating income. AET was responsible for all operations and high-quality learning outcomes for 40,000 pupils and students, and the professional development of over 4,000 staff. Show less

Innovate in Britain's mission is to use years of collective experience in supporting UK entrepreneurs to engage with the world’s finest innovators and attract them to build viable and scalable businesses in the United Kingdom. Supported by a professionally rigorous yet welcoming culture, we specialise in working with experienced international business people and focus on vital areas of the enterprise economy currently under-served by the experience of other endorsing bodies. Innovate in Britain… Show more Innovate in Britain's mission is to use years of collective experience in supporting UK entrepreneurs to engage with the world’s finest innovators and attract them to build viable and scalable businesses in the United Kingdom. Supported by a professionally rigorous yet welcoming culture, we specialise in working with experienced international business people and focus on vital areas of the enterprise economy currently under-served by the experience of other endorsing bodies. Innovate in Britain is an independent associate company of the InvestUK Group. Show less

Founder and Managing Partner of Claridge Capital, a boutique advisory practice working with corporate clients who require tailored solutions to develop and generate results from their alternative investment propositions. Current mandates are in Oil Field Services, Agriculture and Renewable Energy.

Non-Executive Chairman of architectural and product design practice, specialising in leather and its applications through contemporary fashion and interiors.

Corporate finance and Private Equity advisory. Manage practice in Sepcial Situations and Distress, working on investments of £1m-£50m in distress opportunities on behalf of clients.