Chief Executive of the North East Chamber of Commerce - the champion of business in the North East. Previously, Vice Chairman of the Esh Group - the award winning North East construction group. Prior to that, 14 years in Barclays Bank plc (throughout the UK) and, before that, 12 years soldiering in the Royal Green Jackets (throughout the world).
A Deputy Lieutenant for Co. Durham; Chairman of the Learning and Skills Council North East and Vice Chairman of the Darlington Building Society. Also Durham Cathedral, The Durham Light Infantry & The Rifles, Sunderland AFC Foundation and a number of other charitable organisations.