A highly accomplished and influential Chartered Accountant with extensive client experience working with early stage start-ups through to PLC’s. A well connected and forward-thinking Finance Director and engaging Business Mentor. A strong grasp of risk management and Corporate Governance.A record of creating workable solutions for entrepreneurs and Boards using an analytical, collaborative and communicative approach, adding value to business owners and entrepreneurs by influencing and understanding the longer-term objectives. Fully appreciative and well versed in handling challenges that early stage businesses face and realistic about the importance of affordable finance. A volunteer and Charity Trustee in the housing sector, with a keen interest and passion for enhancing social inclusivity for young people entering the workplace through supporting Social Enterprise. Appreciative of the importance of broad measurements of social as well as financial success and social impact of organisations. Strong advocate of good governance and transparency within Boards and across Executive Team. Successful in stakeholder engagement by utilising local and national networks to optimise positive change.Board Achievements:• Restructured and transformed a social housing charity by improving Board recruitment, appointment of an experienced housing specialist as CEO, constant improvements in Governance, policy making, reporting and strategic direction• Instigated change in key personnel, reporting, planning and implemented rewards mechanism for staff and Board members in a growing commercial enterprise• Developed the Diversity and Inclusivity agenda, and the Business Social Responsibility program within a professional district society Professionally active in South West England. Interested in hearing about NED/Trustee opportunities in the Third Sector.