Since graduating in biochemistry from Oxford University, the author has gained broad ranging experience at senior level in the commercial, statutory and voluntary sectors.

His writing credits range from writing a weekly column for the Oxford Mail to:

- a series of children’s stories for BBC national radio;

- a five star rated online chemistry text (http://www.chembook.co.uk);

- articles for professional journals.

After spending more than half his career in international marketing and PR within the music industry, he is currently a writer and commentator. From 2015 to 2017 he served as an NHS governor following a period as a senior NHS mental health commissioner. Workplace mental health remains a key interest.

His PR activities were recognised in 2006 with his appointment to membership of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations.