Why This Matters
Most AI advisory comes from people who have read about operating, not done it. That gap shows up the moment a portfolio CEO has to choose between an adoption plan and the quarterly numbers.
I have been the CEO making that call. I know what holds up under board pressure and what falls apart on contact with the operating reality. That is the lens I bring to every engagement.
Corporate Experience
CEO of a 250 person $50 million, publicly listed multinational software business.
Founded a speech recognition software company.
Board Director, Non-Executive Director, CEO, Startup Founder, Chief Operating Officer, VP R&D , VP Advanced Programs, VP Product Management.
Turned around a 250 person, global, public technology company into a powerhouse of performance.
Created products and executed programs that generated over $500 million in revenue.
Job Functions
Several VP roles responsible for:
Product management | Program Management | software engineering | R&D | operations | QA and product testing | marketing | program management | business development | IT.
Industry Experience
Software & Technology
Simulation and Training
Aviation & Aerospace
Airline Operations and Cargo Logistics
Military Operations
Heavy Industry
Marine Operations
Before The Boardroom
Education
Master of Business Administration - Nottingham Trent University
Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice - Chartered Management Institute
Officer and Leadership Studies - Royal Air Force College Cranwell
Diploma in Nautical Science - Fleetwood Nautical College
Professional Licenses
Certificate of Competency as an Air Traffic Controller - ATC Examining Board, the Royal Air Force
UK Dept of Trade Deck Officer Certificate of Competency. (Navigation and Deck Officer, 2nd Mate)
Certifications
AI and technology certifications across Generative AI, Azure OpenAI, Machine Learning project management, and AI in the workplace. Certificates in financial modelling, corporate governance, cybersecurity, and negotiation.
National Association of Corporate Directors Training
Financial Oversight, Risk Management Oversight, Compliance and Ethics, CEO Succession, Strategy and Long-Term Value Creation.
