Experienced chair of the board, senior independent director and non executive director with a demonstrated history of working in the real estate, infrastructure and finance industries. Completed £16 bn acquisition of airport operator BAA in 2006 and successfully refinanced it in 2008 prior to Global Financial Crisis. Skilled in general management, corporate finance, private equity, data analysis, fixed income and finance. Strong business development professional with a post degree business qualification from the London Business School. Previously a qualified investment banking securities representative with the FCA with significant leadership and political experience, having led a unitary local authority. Prior trustee of Berkshire Pension Fund and Homes and Communities Agency Pension Fund. Strong contacts with local and national politicians and experienced in working with local authority officers and civil servants. Founder of two free schools.