I have been engaged in the Financial Services Sector and specifically the Asset Based Finance and Automotive Leasing industry for over 45 years holding a number of C – level positions with major financial institutions both in the UK and Internationally.

A Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Banking and Financial Services and SMF1 approved by the FCA. In 2013 a Founding Director / Shareholder and CEO of the Maxxia Group that became one of the fastest-growing asset based lending, intermediary and fleet management groups in the UK; in five years the group grew from a greenfield start-up to originating over £600m of new business per annum and a lending portfolio of over £380m.

As a CEO and Board Director I have led over 50 M&A transactions on the both the buy and sell side. M&A experience also extends to advising on next stage corporate growth including diversification, acquisition, and Management Buyouts, leading deal negotiations, and advising on valuations, cultural fit, joint-ventures, and post - acquisition activities.

Led the execution of a divestment strategy for a major US corporation to eliminate $285M of costs, and repatriate liquidity of $1.8bn to the US parent following the Global Financial Crisis responsible for the divestment and restructuring of a number businesses in Europe, Australia, and Mexico.

Global Leader for Business Transformation for GMAC / Masterlease. Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Bankers and Finance.