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About Me:
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If you read my CV it would show that I’ve spent more than 25 years working in manufacturing: Optimising systems, improving processes, and resolving long-standing, complex issues. But that’s only half the story.
In fact, during my very first factory role in the early 90's, I did very little related to manufacturing because, a few months into the job, the owner approached me with a proposition. He knew I'd left the military not long before and I think he liked my no-fuss approach. He had a personal situation he wanted help with.
How did I feel about sorting it out?
For me, it was a welcome break from the norm. A close family member of his had fallen in with the wrong crowd and was in the process of transforming one of his (very expensive) London properties into a squat.
Thus began a relationship in which I eventually managed his personal assets while he focused on running his business. Officially, I worked in the factory, but I spent almost no time there. Since then, I’ve assumed similar roles with Swiss, Kuwaiti, US, and British clients between more conventional operational positions.
This experience has given me unique insights into operational effectiveness and estate management.
Why it works
In trying to reconcile my role within the polarised worlds of Business and Family Estates, I began to understand that my background in Operations wasn’t just useful, it was vital. For many of my clients, the space between their business and private lives wasn't as wide, or as obvious, as it might at first appear. Skills honed on the factory floor - optimizing systems and troubleshooting problems in real time, were directly transferable talents.
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Today, I split my time between overseeing private households and family estates, and offering strategic business consulting for clients. Though my focus is on estate management, oftentimes the distinction is theoretical: the line between both worlds is too blurred to distinguish between them. Nonetheless, I remain deeply committed to supporting business leaders with the same problem-solving expertise I’ve applied through my career.
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Over the years, I’ve learned that the synthesis of operational thinking and personal trust is what makes these relationships work. Regardless of the challenge, my approach is to ensure things get done - with minimum fuss and total discretion. No-nonsense. No drama. It's not just a fancy tagline.
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My clients rely on me not just for my ability to solve problems but for the confidence that their interests are protected. Even if they're not around.
A commitment to your success
My commitment is to support you in managing your personal estate or business interests with the same precision and strategic clarity that has defined my work so far. Drawing on decades of experience in both worlds, I bring a mindset and work ethic that will help you navigate complex challenges and ensure your estate runs smoothly and efficiently. Whether you want to solve a specific issue or enhance your estate's long-term sustainability, my approach is tailored to meet your unique needs and deliver lasting success.