I had 20 years with BP and then in 2020, I took on the role of chief executive of a clean tech start-up near Oxford. I’m now working as an independent advisor to business. I’m also treasurer and founder of a woodland and educational charity in West Berkshire.

I’ve been a governor now since 2019, I started just as we went into lockdown. Given my business background, I’m really conscious of just how important talent development is for businesses and the country to be successful. I’m also a father of two kids and really conscious of how important the right education is to enable us all to make the best of who we are. The one thing I love about the role of governor is the breadth of topics we have been involved in. Last year, I was also asked to become vice chair, so I’ve been working very closely with Sue and the rest of the board, but one thing I particularly enjoy doing is working with Fiona Stilwell and the apprenticeship scheme. Fiona and I are particularly busy on employer engagement to help really make sure that the training and education that we provide matches what employers are looking for and also to help improve the employability of all of our students.