British citizen. Resident in the Isle of Man, United Kingdom for 25 years.

Lived in Republic of South Africa for 25 years - educated at Michaelhouse and UCT. Business degree (including economics honours) and accounting qualification. Initial employment with Andersen Consulting in Johannesburg - subsequent ongoing experience with many other system consulting organisations. Also lived and worked in Hong Kong, Indonesia, Canada and UK. Self-employed since 1985. Open to new business opportunities, particularly those with a strong IT/Internet component.

Private consultancy to business clients mainly in operational areas e.g. systems/process enhancement and integration, workflow, procedures and financial controls. Very comfortable with specification, development and implementation of IT systems that genuinely help the business.

Set up and funded own private charity operating in South Africa.

Actively manage own private investment portfolio. Long-term relationship with global accountancy practice for tax advice. Good understanding of appropriate vehicles (private companies, trusts) for tax-efficient conduct of business and management of investments in several jurisdictions (offshore, UK, USA).