Experience: Qualified as a Management Accountant in 1996 after completing a degree in IT with economics. Almost 20 years financial experience in many different industries ranging from large blue chip companies such as Sodexo, Vodafone, Centrica and De La Rue to a small privately owned tour operator and a start-up internet music site created by two entrepreneurs.
Greatest strength: Keeping calm and rational in pressurised circumstances and being the voice of reason.
Most important thing to remember in business: Treat other people as you would like to be treated yourself.
Product that’s most revolutionised the beauty industry: Body Shop products for raising awareness about environmental, animal testing and production issues.
Favourite fragrance or beauty product: Body Shop vitamin E exfoliator.