Extensive experience of Government, Defence and Public Finance following 36 years in the Civil Service, principally at the Ministry of Defence, including as Departmental Finance Director (budget £35Billion). Member of the Defence Board 2004-2009 (alongside Service Chiefs of Staff), and of the Defence Equipment and Support Board (responsible for managing Defence equipment procurement and support) 2010-2012. Expertise includes: Defence strategy and planning; strategic resource allocation; budget negotiation and management; privatisation; advising Ministers; corporate governance; managing large numbers of staff; managing change; corporate performance and risk management; Government/industry relations. Author (2015) 'Unnatural Selection: 50 Years of England Test teams'. Retired April 2012 and now engaged in a number of non-executive roles.