Master Mariner with 56 years' experience in the marine industry, including 15 years at sea. With Stena for 32 years in senior management positions, including establishing and operating Northern Marine, an international ship management company operating 120 vessels, employing 5,500 seafarers. Currently, Chairman, Stena Line UK, Europe's largest passenger/freight ferry company. Former President, UK Chamber of Shipping, former Commissioner Northern Lighthouse Board, former non-executive Director Caledonian Maritime Assets (the Scottish Government owned Ferry Company) Recipient, OBE.