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Thatched Cottage HotelManaging Director
Jan. 2016BrockenhurstBuilt in 1627, the Grade 2 listed Thatched Cottage Hotel offers delightful rooms and suites - combining modern essentials with historic charm. Located in Brockenhurst in the heart of the New Forest National Park - within 3 minutes walking distance of the rail station and very close to the village centre and forest. The hotel offers a comfortable tea room and garden for morning coffee, afternoon tea, cakes and scones and the New Forest’s only specialist gin bar - with an amazing selection from our curated collection of over 350 gins for you to sample and enjoy! Please have a look at thatchedcottage.co.uk to book your stay during your next visit to the New Forest. Thank you.
New Forest Business PartnershipExecutive Chairman
Jan. 2015New ForestThe New Forest Business Partnership fuels economic growth in the New Forest by advancing relations between local business and local government and improving business-to-business relationships. We bring local businesses together. We invest in knowledge-sharing and educative events. As a Community Interest Company and through our influential and dynamic Board of Directors and Advisory Group, NFBP is an effective forum for local business people to express their views, share their knowledge and experience, network with potential clients and suppliers, and help make changes that will benefit their business and grow the New Forest economy. We put on a wide ranging business support programme so local businesses can stay informed and competitive. Everything we do is ‘at cost’ to our members, which is a great member benefit! With your support and participation we represent your needs and address the issues that affect the New Forest business community as a whole. NFBP makes the New Forest a great place to do business. We value your membership and look forward to working in partnership with you. I look forward to meeting you at one of our events soon!
Federation of Small BusinessesChairman
Jan. 2014 - Dec. 2018Bournemouth, Poole and ChristchurchSupporting small business owners in the Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch area by promoting and protecting your interests locally, regionally and nationally; meeting monthly for networking and discussion of local business issues; and promoting the benefits of the high quality, good value business services available to FSB members.
Palm Island Resort & Anchorage Yacht ClubGeneral Manager
Jan. 2012 - Dec. 2013St Vincent and the GrenadinesGeneral Manager for the remote 135 acre private island Palm Island Resort, including Anchorage Yacht Club on Union Island and Captain Yannis Catamaran. During my time at the helm, we turned around the hotel under new ownership, introduced staff training in customer service and fire safety, instituted a programme of refurbishment, and improved the F&B offering at the resort - all of which contributed to improved guest ratings and winning travel awards.
Private OwnerProject Manager
Jan. 2011 - Dec. 2012ChinaProject Manager and Skipper for large power catamaran being built in China for a private owner, from design to launch.
Escape YachtingManaging Director
Jan. 2009Lymington, UK & CaribbeanI started this business to offer relaxing sailing trips on the Solent, as well as amazing sailing holidays in the Caribbean, Croatia and other wonderful sailing areas around the world. Our guests range from complete novices to Yachtmasters. You can sit back, relax and enjoy the sailing or get involved and 'learn the ropes’ – a great day out for individuals, couples, groups of friends and family, colleagues and clients. We win awards and receive excellent reviews because we work really hard to ensure that you have a really relaxing and enjoyable time with us! Please have a look at escapeyachting.com and get in touch! Thank you.
ISRSAChairman
Jan. 1999 - Dec. 2007United KingdomResponsible for overall strategic direction, leadership and management of national association of professional colleagues.
Royal NavyLieutenant Commander
Jan. 1997 - Dec. 2012
St John's School LeatherheadHead of Department
Jan. 1997 - Dec. 2007United Kingdom
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