BSc, University of London; Master's and PhD, Electrical Engineering, Stanford. International affairs expert, and a leading economic and energy strategist. 1990-2000, Chairman and Chief Executive, UAE Offsets Group (UOG). Director, Chescor Capital, an investment banking group specializing in developing and financing projects and business ventures. Member, educational boards worldwide, including: King's Academy, Amman, Jordan; United World College, USA; Universiteit Nyenrode, Holland. Board Member of professional organizations, including: All About Brands; Chescor Capital. Fellow, Royal Aeronautical Society. Advised governments on economic development, including Ireland, France, Jordan, UAE, South Africa, Malaysia, Switzerland and Indonesia.