CV

Executive directorships

• International Banking Consultants Ltd, Managing Director (2002 – to date)
• Robert Fleming Bank, Director and Chief Operating Officer, Global Capital Markets (1998 – 2001), Head of Structured Finance (1993 – 1998). Responsible for banking transactions in the UK, Europe, South Africa, Asia and Australia
• Hill Samuel Bank, Director and Head of Structured Finance (1987 – 1993); Head of Group Taxation (1982 – 1987)

Non-executive directorships

• Jersey Oil and Gas plc – Oil and gas exploration and development; Non-Executive Chairman (2015 – 2021), Non-Executive Director (2021 – to date), Chairman of the Audit Committee.
• Trap Oil plc – Oil and gas exploration and development; Non-Executive Director (2011 – 2014), Non-Executive Chairman (2014 – 2015), Chairman of the Audit Committee; 2015, reverse takeover by Jersey Oil and Gas (as above).
• Velosi Group plc- International inspection and certification; Non-Executive Director (2004 – 2011), Chairman of the Audit Committee. Floated on the London Stock Exchange in 2004, various acquisitions; sold to a private equity firm in 2011.
• Cardinal Resources plc – Oil and gas exploration and development; Non-Executive Director (2004 – 2008), Chairman of the Remuneration Committee, various acquisitions and debt issuances; business sold in 2008.
• Lokn’Store plc – Self storage; Non-Executive Director (2001 – 2006), Chairman of the Audit Committee.
• Windsor Insurance Brokers plc – Insurance broker; Non-Executive Director (2000 – 2007), various acquisitions and debt issuances; sold to a private equity firm in 2007.

Accountancy

• Arthur Andersen & Co, London (1975 – 1982)

Memberships

• The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
• The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investments
• The International Fiscal Association

Education

• Oriel College, Oxford, Politics Philosophy and Economics (Boxing Blue – 1974)