Educated at Trinity College, Glenalmond, Perthshire and at Exeter University. Has 25 years experience in Corporate Finance with Kleinwort Benson and Charterhouse and currently with Arden Partners, a quoted investment bank. Liveryman of the Haberdashers Company. Married with 4 children (2 boys, 2 girls) ranging from 22 to 14. Based in West Sussex and London. Active sports include golf, real tennis, skiing and shooting. Interests include rugby, cricket, gardening, opera, ballet and wine. Regular traveller to Africa and India.

Member of the Haberdashers' Monmouth School for Girls Committee
Member of the Audit Committee
Member of the Finance & Estates Committee