Bio:

Born in the Scottish Borders (Jedburgh); grew up in Edinburgh; university in Newcastle studying Zoology. A stint working in Australia and the South Pacific saw a move into the drinks industry with Scottish & Newcastle, Heineken then William Grant & Sons. Been based in Surrey, Cyprus and Kenya for the last 9 years. Qualified safari guide in my spare time but now moving to London to become Global Head of Sales Operations for William Grant & Sons.

Sporting or Endurance Achievements and Notable Charitable Events:

My wife and I walked 50kms (well 54kms as i got the map reading wrong) on Doddie's 50th birthday raising £11k along the way. Played rugby over the years for Corstorphine, Newcastle Falcons (U19 Academy); Newcastle Northern and Eastwood (in Sydney).

Interests & Hobbies:

Rugby (watching these days); spending time with the kids; cooking; travel and culture.

Interesting fact or quote:

Met Muhammad Ali when I was a kid