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Greening the economy and how manufacturers can make the future more sustainable

A few years ago I put together a blog about some chapters had written for some books. You can find the post here The chapters were a great way to focus my brain during those troubled times of lockdown and … Continue reading

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I’m sending my Tesla back early and here’s why

Nearly three years ago a good friend of mine who works for a major vehicle leasing firm alerted to me to a great offer to lease a new Tesla. We are members of the same cycling group and we’d had … Continue reading

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Starting out on the NED Journey

Quite a few people have approached me over the years to seek out my advice about how to create a successful portfolio career. I wouldn’t say that I am the best example of how to do it but I have … Continue reading

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Recent Interview concerning sustainability in Manufacturing

Recently I was asked by the team at New Street Consulting for my perspectives on the issue of how manufacturers can operate more sustainably. Here’s the interview and you can find the article here We’re thrilled to have had the … Continue reading

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Switching off

Friends and colleagues often ask me why I still have a ski break during the winter with all of the risks of injury etc (especially at my age is usually the next line). Without doubt it’s an expensive holiday, is … Continue reading

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Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year

Have a great Christmas break everyone! In lieu of Christmas cards I’ve made a donation to Oakleaf Enterprise – they do great work at this time of year so maybe you could help them too?

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A busy day in Parliament

This week I had the good fortune to attend two events in Parliament on the same day Firstly a seminar in the House of Commons discussing the circular economy and greater sustainability and secondly the Winter reception for MakeUK and … Continue reading

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Moto GP!

Many thanks to Paul Jones for inviting me to the MotoGP™ British Grand Prix on Sunday, and amazing ‘once in a lifetime’ experience to see the hard work, dedication and engineering excellence behind the scenes with the Aprilia team. The … Continue reading

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A fond farewell to CP Cases

Following the sale of CP Cases Ltd., my role as a Non-Executive Director in the business has now reached a conclusion. After fully participating in the sale process I will be standing down at the end of July. It has … Continue reading

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It’s the most wonderful time of the Year!

As Andy Williams once sung- It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Yes – but it’s not Christmas it’s the business awards season! I’ve been busy judging, presenting and attending awards this autumn. Amongst these have been Made in … Continue reading

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