Highly experienced investment manager with a demonstrated history of success across multiple asset classes. Having spent my early career in commercial property, I moved into investment banking before leaving in 2008 to set up my own investment office; trading equities, derivatives, CFD’s and Spreadbets across global markets, balancing the need to provide meaningful returns on investment with active risk management throughout the business cycle. Property landlord across commercial and residential assets and manage a diversified portfolio of bridging loans.Consultant and board observer to early stage businesses across multiple sectors including digital lending, blockchain, domiciliary care, SaaS supply chain and payments solutions. I thrive on overcoming complex challenges and take personal pride in mentoring, advising and guiding founders on their journey towards success.Away from all things financial, I have been a Trustee at a Multi Academy Trust that overesess operations at three schools for children and young adults with complex special needs. I also chair the charity for these schools that provides equipment, experiences and facilities not provided by the statutory authorities.