Director/Owner

• Nov 2020 - Present

HOTELFINANCE is a specialist debt advisory business focused on the hotel sector. It's principals have many years experience in lending, investing and operating in the hotel sector, to deliver tailored solutions to those hoteliers wanting to raise debt in these challenging times. HOTELFINANCE is a specialist debt advisory business focused on the hotel sector. It's principals have many years experience in lending, investing and operating in the hotel sector, to deliver tailored solutions to those hoteliers wanting to raise debt in these challenging times.

Consultancy, Advisory and Mentor

• Aug 2018 - Present

* Mentoring and advising small business owners, Private Equity and Entrepreneurs * Experienced and successful CBILS Debt Advisor * Mentoring and advising small business owners, Private Equity and Entrepreneurs * Experienced and successful CBILS Debt Advisor

Non Executive Director

• Aug 2018 - Present

Touchstone Active operates a Wellness Centre at Oaklands College and is a young business looking to expand its services and hubs around Hertfordshire. Touchstone Active operates a Wellness Centre at Oaklands College and is a young business looking to expand its services and hubs around Hertfordshire.

Financial Services Strategic Advisory

• May 2019 - Apr 2020

Retained as strategic adviser to an Alternative Lender in the Financial Services Industry. Advised on lending appetite, credit policy and supported the raising of a new debt fund. Retained as strategic adviser to an Alternative Lender in the Financial Services Industry. Advised on lending appetite, credit policy and supported the raising of a new debt fund.

Grown Up Gap Year

• Sep 2018 - Aug 2019

Woke up one morning shortly after my daughter returned home safely from her Gap Year and we thought "why can't we do that". So we took a year out to travel to amazing destinations around the globe, with no intention of returning to a permanent role Intention now is to develop a portfolio of enjoyable and exciting projects. My focus will be helping SMEs and Entrepreneurs to grow with emphasis on raising finance and developing people. Woke up one morning shortly after my daughter returned home safely from her Gap Year and we thought "why can't we do that". So we took a year out to travel to amazing destinations around the globe, with no intention of returning to a permanent role Intention now is to develop a portfolio of enjoyable and exciting projects. My focus will be helping SMEs and Entrepreneurs to grow with emphasis on raising finance and developing people.

Managing Director RBS NatWest Leisure, Hotels and Retail Corporate Sectors

• Mar 2011 - Aug 2018

Member of London & South East Sectors Board Managing Director Leisure Hotels and Retail Sectors, specialising in restaurants, travel, hotels, pubs, restaurants, sport, leisure, retail & wholesale CPD includes, Coaching Mastery, Mentor of start-ups and small entrepreneurial businesses, "Determined to Lead" programmes Member of London & South East Sectors Board Managing Director Leisure Hotels and Retail Sectors, specialising in restaurants, travel, hotels, pubs, restaurants, sport, leisure, retail & wholesale CPD includes, Coaching Mastery, Mentor of start-ups and small entrepreneurial businesses, "Determined to Lead" programmes

Partner/Advisor

• Sep 2009 - Mar 2011

Debt Advisory boutique - associated company of Smith & Williamson. Advising on raising debt, Syndications/Clubs, refinance and advising corporate customers in their negotiations with their banks. Treasury Advice. Projects undertaken for a variety of businesses including Fullers Plc, Sportingbet Plc, ASOS Plc, Balls Brothers, Pizza Express etc. Also advised Carbon Trust on a new JV in the SME segment. Debt Advisory boutique - associated company of Smith & Williamson. Advising on raising debt, Syndications/Clubs, refinance and advising corporate customers in their negotiations with their banks. Treasury Advice. Projects undertaken for a variety of businesses including Fullers Plc, Sportingbet Plc, ASOS Plc, Balls Brothers, Pizza Express etc. Also advised Carbon Trust on a new JV in the SME segment.

Corporate Finance and Sales Consultancy

• Jan 2009 - Mar 2011

Established an independent consultancy business which specialised in risk management advice to the Building Society sector. Also retained in a sales strategy/consultancy role for a VC owned employee engagement business. Advised Private Equity businesses and raised equity & debt for an MBO in the health & fitness sector. Established an independent consultancy business which specialised in risk management advice to the Building Society sector. Also retained in a sales strategy/consultancy role for a VC owned employee engagement business. Advised Private Equity businesses and raised equity & debt for an MBO in the health & fitness sector.

National Head of Hospitality & Leisure

• Jan 2006 - May 2009

Head of Business Services, Healthcare & Transport

• Jan 2004 - Jan 2006

Based in the West End of London .