Served as senior independent director of Clarksons PLC from 2008 until February 2012.

Worked for Teekay Corporation from 2000 to 2008, where from November 2003 to March 2008 he served as president of Teekay Tanker Services, with responsibility for the company's fleet of crude and product tankers.

Prior to joining Teekay Corporation, served as chief executive officer of Seachem Tankers Ltd.

Shareholder and non-executive director of Sure Wind Marine Ltd. a company that owns and operates vessels that serve the offshore wind industry.

Graduate of Exeter University and has an MBA from Cranfield School of Management.