I have resided in the Market Harborough area since late 2021. Prior to that, I lived in New Zealand for over 21 years. Following the pandemic and the passing of my mother and my wife’s father, we made the decision to return home to be closer to our remaining family.

We live in a beautiful, largely rural county at the heart of England and its amazing history is all around us here, and I want to protect it while ensuring it continues to thrive and prosper.

Originally from Essex, I was state school educated in Sussex, and graduated from the University of Essex in 1988, where I held the position of Chairman of the Conservative Association; and Parliamentary Assistant to local Member of Parliament, Sir Antony Buck, QC.

Throughout my career, I have held diverse senior leadership roles in both public and private sectors, including health, health information technology, IT, and educational publishing. I have successfully led transformative change and achieved significant outcomes in various regions worldwide. Currently, I am employed by a multinational IT company and work remotely.

Since returning home, I have participated in district elections for Harborough District Council, assumed the role of governor at a school attended by my children, and led a residents’ group.

My wife and I are parents of two teenagers. We share our home with our beloved dog and four rescue cats, all of whom accompanied us from New Zealand.

I love walking, reading, travel, photography and cooking and time with my family and Monty, the family dog, visiting the Iron Stone Churches of Leicestershire, and all of the amazing sites of historic significance around us.

I am someone who has suffered mental health issues most of my adult life, and in recent years, after an horrific event in my life, I suffered from PTSD and seriously contemplated/planned my suicide. I am over that period of my life now, but the black dog will no doubt be a lifetime companion. I am keen to be an advocate for those who struggle, in silence and often in shame, to help find them someone they can talk to and get them the treatment they need, so that they can once more enjoy living.