25 years experience in public policy, diplomatic and strategic roles in Whitehall and Brussels. Passionate about public service and committed to pushing the boundaries of what can be delivered. Public policy expertise in financial services, foreign policy, consumer policy, regulatory affairs, food and agriculture in particular. Specialties: Public policy development, working with ministers and parliamentarians, international diplomacy, EU negotiating and influencing, strategic and corporate planning, team leadership and development, change management, project / programme management, knowledge and information management, records management, information rights, as well as leadership in the voluntary sector.

BA (Hons), Linguistics and Philosophy @ University of Essex From 1985 to 1988 Douai School From 1979 to 1984