I build and invest in businesses where we try to change the World for the better, for our children and our future generations.
After a lengthy and successful career in blue chip, corporate companies, my truth came from unhinging from the "rat race" and truly investing and/or building solutions that are good for humanity.
My background in financial services and insurance specifically is often met with criticism - "Good? Humanity? Yeah right!" I was blessed to learn from some spectacularly good leaders early on in my career in the insurance industry. Insurance, in its origins, was a noble solution - communities banded together to support the families of fallen soldiers. I haven't ever forgotten this. Every exciting project I've embarked upon entailed ultimately getting to this core tenet of insurance - supporting people and their loved ones. Yes, the companies themselves may not have seen it that way, but I always calibrated my purpose around the customer.
I've taken some of my fundamental values - customer first, do no evil, be loyal, leave the World better than it was when I arrived, always be learning - to be the best leader I can to pay it forward from those amazing leaders I've had to the new and emerging leaders I have the pleasure of working alongside.
I'm a massive fan of Simon Sinek and particularly "Starting With Why". Read that book and you'll understand me and what drives me, better.
My charitable endeavours typically revolve around the wellbeing of children. Whether its supporting organizations aiding underprivileged youth, or coaching children in sports, it brings me joy and purpose. And, it provides me with focused perspective in the business arena.
Thanks for following my journey.