Graduated in Physics and Geology in 1992 from Staffordshire University, UK and has a background in both education and business, including 8 years teaching English and Physics in China and South Korea.
Founded and led his own outdoor education and retail business before moving to China in 2014, completing his international PGCE from The University of Nottingham.
He has helped to develop new school campuses and high-quality boarding provision in a number of successful international schools in China.
Most recently, he initiated and developed the boarding provision as Founding Assistant Head of a new school in Zhejiang.
He has also led the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award and the World Scholar's Cup, helping students to build their confidence and enhance their university applications through a wide range of extracurricular activities.