I’ve always been passionate about how people work together—whether it’s on a football pitch, in an engineering team, or across global organizations. My career began in the fast-paced world of automotive engineering, where I spent over 15 years leading engineering and cross-functional teams, solving complex challenges, and delivering critical projects to challenging customers. But what really sparked my interest wasn’t just the 'technical development'—it was the 'people development' and how teams and leaders collaborate effectively, grow together and deliver on their promises.

That realization led me to a career side step into the world of corporate Learning and Development where I spent nearly a decade setting up a L&D department and team, designing, delivering and leading global programs. Eventually, I led a corporate academy team where we partnered with the company board to prioritize strategic learning programs, designed and delivered to create a competitive edge in the high-pressure automotive environment.

In 2016, I again chose a different path. I decided to leave my corporate role and joined Elsa at ici2learn. From this point I’ve focussed on working with leaders and teams at all levels of organisations and across many industries, supporting them in building trust, improving collaboration, and leading with vision and confidence. Whether through coaching, team development journeys, or leadership & team masterclasses, my goal is to create the space for real conversations that drive inclusive and meaningful change.

I'm originally from the UK, but now live and co-lead our business with Elsa, from our home base in Utrecht. The Netherlands. I've lived here sinced 2001 and alongside our business we've also raised three amazing boys, which is perhaps the biggest learning journey of all. Outside of work, you’ll find me running (11 marathons and counting), playing and coaching football or visiting world class art galleries. In my 'spare' time I mix business and pleasure by diving into my latest entrepreneurial project, whether that is collaborating with artists to create beautifully crafted kinetic art objects or walking in nature and gathering in conversation around camp fires — with friends and also with leaders and teams.

I bring a mix of deep business and learning experience, team coaching expertise, and a down-to-earth, no-nonsense approach to leadership and collaboration. My work is rooted in learning, camaraderie, creativity, and adventure—values that show up in everything I do.