PhD in Engineering Physics. Formerly: founder, V&G; Investment Banker, Mergers and Acquisitions, Merrill Lynch and Credit Suisse First Boston; Executive Director, Goldman Sachs. Currently, also Chairman, Health Properties, with a programme of over GBP 1 billion of healthcare infrastructure for the private and public sectors. Former Member, National Executive Committee, National Union of Students. Recipient of Royal Award for UK Young Entrepreneur of the Year.