I am a lawyer and spent my legal career at Dickinson Dees LLP (latterly Bond Dickinson LLP) from 1989-2016 as a Disputes Resolution lawyer and Senior Partner working nationwide.

I am Chair of Newcastle Gateshead Initiative, the destination marketing organisation for Newcastle, Gateshead and the wider region. I am also Chair of Trustees of Newcastle United Foundation, Chair of the Regional Development Committee for Prince’s Trust, Council Member for North East England Chamber of Commerce and a member of the Advisory Board for Newcastle University Business School.

I am non-Executive Director of both North East Ambulance Service and North East England Chamber of Commerce. I am proud to serve as a Trustee of the NCEA Trust and am committed to ensuring that every child here gets the opportunity, and is encouraged, to achieve to their full potential.