In brief

I advise people on business strategy, finance and economics. I live in London but have travelled to work for businesses and governments across Europe, Africa and the Caribbean. I have recently finished working with Sir John Vickers on the Independent Commission on Banking and am now supporting the Kay Review into equity markets.

Professional

My first professional role was in the oversight of a £135m government grant programme in the (then) Office of the Deputy Prime Minister in London. An increasing interest in economic development led me to join Adam Smith International, an international development consultancy, where I led a number of advisory projects throughout Africa (Nigeria, South Africa and Tanzania) and the Caribbean (Trinidad and the Dominican Republic). This was a demanding but rewarding role, seeing me present to government ministers, senior officials and the press.

After my marriage in 2006 I joined MTM London, a boutique strategy consultancy, where I worked on advisory projects for a range of UK-based public and private organisations, including Channel 4, Bauer Media and Ofcom. From there I moved to an in-house consultancy position in the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, leading project teams on a variety of projects to improve the UK business environment. Due to my involvement in a number of business finance schemes, I was asked by Sir John Vickers to support his Independent Commission on Banking. Since the successful delivery of the ICB’s Final Report, I have taken on a new role, supporting the Kay Review into UK equities markets.

You can see what others think of my work here. If you require further details, please contact me for a complete curriculum vitae.

Academic

I was educated at Bournemouth School and Jesus College, Oxford, where I took a First in Philosophy, Politics and Economics (and subsequently an MA). I also hold a postgraduate qualification in Public Administration from the University of York.

Personal

I live with my wife, Helen, in London. Outside of work I enjoy investing, ethnic food, motorbikes, travel and skiing.

I support a range of causes and campaigns that attempt to make our cities and our world a better place to live in, including (but not limited to) Charter Cities, NHS Blood and Transplant, Kiva, mySociety and Freegle.