Educated at the London School of Economics and Essex University.
His doctorate was awarded on an in-depth analysis of the European
Regional Development Fund.
Specialist
expertise on the enlargement of the European Union (EU). Extensive
knowledge of Eastern Europe gained from 4 years working and
living in Poland, Romania and Lithuania advising ministers
and senior officials in candidate countries seeking admission
to the EU.
Managed large multi-national
consultancy teams (60+) shaping complex and diverse client
needs into deliverable projects, and ensured effective and
sustainable outputs. Projects include transformational change
projects for EU candidate countries, and strategic change
projects for international companies.
Specialist adviser to
UK parliamentary committee examining trade policy.
Consultant, specialising
in strategic management, to a range of international companies
and organisations, including Accenture, Nokia Telecommunications
and the British Council. Previously gained management experience
with BAA plc.
Author of "Enlargement
and Integration in the European Union", published
by Routledge; has contributed numerous articles on European
Integration to learned journals
