Bio
Formerly Deputy Chief Executive of Legal & General Ventures, and worked for 12 years from 1988 until the end of 2000. During this time, was also responsible for Legal & General’s investment in a technology transfer seed fund and was chairman of London Biotechnology Ltd, in which University College London had a minority shareholding. Started his career in stockbroking, joined 3i, working in both investments and corporate finance (1972-81). In 1981 left 3i to become managing director of a 3i client company. In 1984 became managing director of Dylon International, a manufacturer of household dyes and chemicals, and later a director of its parent company, Mayborn Group plc. Left Mayborn in 1988 to join Legal & General Ventures. Has a wealth of experience of managing venture capital investments in SMEs across a range of sectors, has served on the boards of a number of companies in which Legal & General invested and has also worked as managing director of two manufacturing companies. Has a sound understanding of SME investment, development and growth from both an investor’s and an industrial manager’s perspective. MSc.
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