Educated at Charterhouse and Jesus College Cambridge (Law).

Lloyd's Broker 1956-2000. Currently; Insurance Consultant, Arbitrator, Mediator and Expert Witness.

Special Interest: Assisting with the development of musicians and their all round education.

Currently Chairman of Governors of The Yehudi Menuhin School; Member of the LSO Education Committee and on the LSO Advisory Council; Trustee, Ann Driver Trust

City Civic service: Councillor 1970-75, Alderman 1975-2005, Sheriff 1982 and Lord Mayor 1984/5.