My career history:

• Joined King Sturge as a graduate
• Merged with JLL as a chartered surveyor
• Joined Paragon in 2012

My career highlight:

Having my own team at Paragon. Management has always inspired me; mentoring more junior staff and watching them develop within the Paragon business is hugely satisfying.

What keeps me motivated:

The desire to succeed and constantly improve. No matter what stage in our career we are always learning and that inspires me.

What I do differently:

I consider myself a people person and use this to broker strong relationships for the benefit of a project or transaction. 

What keeps me busy at the weekend:

I am a very active person who loves the outdoors. I am busy either cycling, swimming, playing golf or some form of hike / trek / walk. I am a keen chef so I love throwing a dinner party or BBQ for friends.

My favourite food:

I’m a huge fan of many cuisines. Fresh food, cooked well and full of flavour cannot be beaten. Italian food in Italy (not here) has yet to be topped.

My favourite eatery:

In London… I am a big fan of Jason Atherton and have had fantastic meals in all his restaurants.

My favourite drink:

A hearty red throughout most of the year and following my west country roots; cider in the summer.

My favourite travel destination:

I still have places on the bucket list but so far, Tulum in Mexico tops it.

Not many people know this about me:

I have summited Europe’s tallest mountain via the North face, Mount Elbrus (5,642m) in Russia unaided.