About me

I’m focused on leadership, change and effective communication. I’m also WYSIWYG and ENTP. Somewhat restless too, constantly seeking boxes to think outside of. And determined not to take life too seriously.

My passions include -

• Seeing things done right – ingrained into me by my father and time with some top ad agencies
• Chelsea – from my boyhood and not just due to the Russian millions
• Popularist tv – which to me is Gavin and Stacey rather than Celebrity Big Brother
• Innovation – because the most obvious may not be the best way

And, of course, my wife  Rosie, our five ‘grown up’ children and two new grandkids.

My personal interests

I am especially energised by communication, culture, arm-chair sports, The Y Course, Almeria in Spain, tapas, family, and travel.

My favourite films

The films I could watch again and again include – House of Wind and Fog, The Bucket List, Minority Report, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, Shawshank Redemption, Little Miss Sunshine.

My favourite books

The books that have inspired me include – The Curious Incident of the Dead Dog in the Night – Mark Haddon, The Time Traveller’s Wife – Audrey Niffenegger, Made to Stick – Dan and Chip Heath, The Bible, Crossbearer – Joe Eszterhas, The Chelsea Miscellany – Clive Batty, Stupid White Men – Michael  Moore.

My favourite music

The stuff that tingles my ears, and reveals my age, includes – The Eagles, Eric Clapton, Big and Rich, Faith Hill, Willie Nelson, Alison Krauss, Gretchen Peters, Garth Brooks,  Zac Brown Band