BSc in Chemical Engineering, Imperial College, London; MBA, Warwick University. 1980-83, with oil industry, Africa; 1983-85, with family-owned London taxi business; 1985-2008, with Shell International: in Oman, Gabon, Scotland, Syria, China and Russia; senior positions in production operations, financial audit, and health, safety and environmental management. Since 2008, current position. Interests: running, cycling and learning languages.