My background

I have a very varied background, both in work and in my social life; from working on ceramic superconductors to representing Great Britain at the World Age Group Triathlon Championships.

My background has helped to foster my creative outlook and give me the confidence to apply it to all parts of life.

I worked as a senior research fellow at Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) for nearly 20 years, mainly on aerospace and automotive projects.  I left WMG in December 2011 and set up Pyramid Composite Design.

Academic qualifications

• University of Liverpool, Bachelor of Science 2(I) in Chemistry with Materials Science.
• University of Liverpool,  Ph.D.in  Materials Science. Thesis title: “Interface development  in SSRB platinum / Y-TZP composites”.

Other information

• British Triathlon Federation Level 2 Coach, with 20 years' experience.
• National Studio Cycling Register Level 1 instructor.
• Sailing Day Skipper theory and practical, and Yachtmaster theory.
• Dinghy Sailing Level 2.