Graduated, Institute of Science and Technology, University of Manchester, UK. 1981-88, Junior Civil Servant, Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food; 1989-91, Member, Sir Leon Brittan's cabinet, EC Commission; 1991-93, First Secretary, Agriculture, UK Representation to EC in Brussels. With Cargill: 1993, Government Relations Manager, Europe; 1997, Vice-President, Corporate Affairs, Europe; since 2005, current position. Chairman: Competitiveness Committee, CIAA; European Food Industry Federation; Agro-Food Committee, Amcham EU. Deputy Chairman, Centre for Public Affairs. Member, Global Corporate Affairs leadership team, Cargill.