Enterprise Hertfordshire

Former responsibilities include Managing Director, Europe for a world-leading publishing company; Head of UK Corporate Banking for a world top 10 bank; CEO of a social enterprise helping people in fuel poverty and Managing Director of four start-ups, leading one to become the market leader in Europe. Voluntary positions include being an Adviser to the UK Government on community energy, Trustee of a social enterprise in the sport/leisure sector and Trustee of an umbrella organization for the voluntary and community sector.

He understands the challenges entrepreneurs face when trying to establish a new enterprise - or keep an established one alive - amid harsh realities. He knows the challenges aren't just about handling everyday administrative tasks, the competition, pricing right and finding the best staff, partners and suppliers. There's just as much about trying to sustain relationships with family, friends and colleagues when you are working a 50 hour + week. He knows because he's been there. Taken risks, made mistakes, lost money and felt the deep pain of failure - as well as the incredible joy of success.