Executive Director of Income Generation NSP

• May 2018 - Present

Business Owner and Director

• Dec 2014 - Present

Business owner of The Tinnitus Clinic Ltd having completed a management buy out of the business from its previous owners late in 2014.The Tinnitus Clinic provides adult audiology rehabilitation with a specialism of tinnitus and hyperacusis, The business uses only the best evidence based treatments available. We are currently in 10 sites across the UK including our original site in Harley Street. The business is building a network of licensed clinics and is the largest independent private health care provider of tinnitus treatment in the UK. There are two sites outside of the UK and further overseas development is anticipated within the next five years.

Managing Director

• Mar 2011 - Dec 2014

The Tinnitus Clinic runs adult audiology rehabilitation clinics and a developing franchise network, providing the most innovative hearing, hyperacusis and tinnitus treatment and management available. Distributor for Acoustic CR Neuromodulation device for tonal tinnitus. As Managing Director I was responsible for complete business strategy, implementation, company performance and clinical compliance. I undertook a Management Buy Out of the business in December 2014

Trustee Royal Voluntary Service

• Jan 2017 - Present

I'm delighted to have been invited to join the Board of Royal Voluntary Service. I'm also sitting on the Investment Committee.This is what Royal Voluntary service (formerly WRVS) are all about:Royal Voluntary Service wants to help create a society where everyone feels valued and involved whatever their age. RVS are one of the largest volunteer organisations in the country. Our 35,000 volunteers help older people stay active, independent and able to continue to contribute to society. They do this by providing practical and emotional help where and when it’s needed. Royal Voluntary Service helps in all sorts of ways: •We help older people get out of the house for a bite to eat, social occasions or just to see friends•We enjoy popping round for a chat as often as is liked•We will help with jobs such as doing the shopping and collecting library books•We can also do the simple but important things, such as changing a light bulb or fixing a lock•We are here to make sure older people are calm and well informed before they have appointments or a stay in hospital, and we’ll check they are ok when they get home•We also work on a national level to raise awareness of the issues older people face. We do this through our media campaigns and research.

Chartered Director Ambassador

• Sep 2009 - Present

The Chartered Director awarded following study, examination and peer interview in the fields of Corporate Governance and strategic management of a business. The award is made by the Institute of Directors and is maintained by Continual Professional Development, and by holding active Board positions.The ambassodor role raises awareness of the importance of corporate governance, the role of the Institute of Directors and the benefits of the Chartered Director status The Chartered Director awarded following study, examination and peer interview in the fields of Corporate Governance and strategic management of a business. The award is made by the Institute of Directors and is maintained by Continual Professional Development, and by holding active Board positions.The ambassodor role raises awareness of the importance of corporate governance, the role of the Institute of Directors and the benefits of the Chartered Director status

Business Advisor

• Aug 2016 - Jun 2018

Healthcare on Demand is young business created from a need for more patient-centred, centralised and accessible mental healthcare for young people and their families. It is a private multidisciplinary healthcare clinic, offering a unique blend of menial, physical and complimentary therapies with the excellent site in central Guildford. Healthcare on Demand is young business created from a need for more patient-centred, centralised and accessible mental healthcare for young people and their families. It is a private multidisciplinary healthcare clinic, offering a unique blend of menial, physical and complimentary therapies with the excellent site in central Guildford.

Executive Director of Fundraising and Engagement NSPCC

• May 2018 - May 2018

Delighted to be back in the voluntary sector leading the fundraising at the NSPCC. As the leading children's charity in the UK, the NSPCC helps children speak out and stay safe, and through Childline is there for children every day. Child abuse is preventable - not inevitable. It's a privilege to be supporting volunteers and staff alike as each of us to do everything possible to keep childhood safe from abuse, so children can grow up healthy and thrive. If anyone would like to know how they could help keep children safe, please get in touch with me.

Trustee

• Jan 2012 - Oct 2017

A unique philanthropic foundation which aims to provide individual donors with the maximum outputs for their funds through reducing management costs of their funds. The Philanthropy Foundation makes giving simple. A unique philanthropic foundation which aims to provide individual donors with the maximum outputs for their funds through reducing management costs of their funds. The Philanthropy Foundation makes giving simple.

Member of External Advisory Group (Research)

• Jul 2010 - May 2015

General Manager

• Sep 2013 - Sep 2014

Manufacturing company for Acoustic CR (Co-ordinated Reset) Neuromodulation therapy system. ISO 13485 and CE Mark holder for this innovative medtech device.As General Manager I was responsible for P&L, company strategy and bringing the product to market through distributors. Manufacturing company for Acoustic CR (Co-ordinated Reset) Neuromodulation therapy system. ISO 13485 and CE Mark holder for this innovative medtech device.As General Manager I was responsible for P&L, company strategy and bringing the product to market through distributors.

Director of Site Acquisition

• Mar 2012 - Jun 2013

My role involved the support for new wind farm sites across the UK, through attending conferences, networking within the industry and meeting local landowners. Under my leadership the company established a community involvement programme to ensure that all stakeholders were properly informed and their views taken into account during the investigation and pre-planning stage My role involved the support for new wind farm sites across the UK, through attending conferences, networking within the industry and meeting local landowners. Under my leadership the company established a community involvement programme to ensure that all stakeholders were properly informed and their views taken into account during the investigation and pre-planning stage

Trustee

• 2010 - Mar 2011

As a trustee, I was responsible alongside my fellow Board members, with ensuring that the Institute was run profitably and legally, and fulfilled its mission according to its Articles of Association. The IOF also provided high quality fundraising training and during my tenure began to focus more on auditing the self-regulation which the sector wanted to maintain.I was made a Fellow of the Institute for services to fundraising and the institute

Board Member Fundraising Convention Board

• Oct 2007 - Jul 2010

Director of Fundraising and Marketing

• Sep 2005 - Mar 2011

In 2005, the word dementia was whispered, and people with dementia were hidden from society. During my 6 years at the charity I led a refereshed branding, tripled voluntary income, grew our supporter base, started the Drug Discovery project at King's College and led this cause out into the limelight.I treasure the scraps of paper and plans which i scribbled on and which began the process of the National Dementia Strategy. This was one of the most productive jobs in my very varied career, and one which I am very proud to have been able to devote so much time and energy to.Our fundraising moved from good to great as Jim Collins would say, and I helped people with dementia take their proper place in a more welcoming and understanding society

Member of the Board of Governors

• 2004 - 2009