Gary is Executive Coach and Non Exec Director who supports a wide range of business and non-profit leaders to realise their potential.Gary has 20 years experience of both operations and senior leadership roles across the voluntary, public and commercial sector organisations.

Gary has set up an organisation from scratch and grown it to employ over 1,500 people giving him first hand insight into the highs and lows of being an entrepreneur.

Gary has also set up a new division in an international business and mobilised complex multi-million pound contracts which have involved thousands of staff and coordinating the activity of over thirty supply chain organisations. Through these experiences he has recognised the importance of leading beyond his authority and developing senior leaders and technical experts to deliver market leading performance.

As a psychology graduate, qualified executive coach and able to deliver psychometrics in both ability and personality, he can offer a comprehensive coaching experience for people looking to deliver their best in life and work.

In recognition of his pro-bono and charity work, Gary was awarded an MBE by HM Queen Elizabeth II in 2014 for Services to the Young People of England.

Gary is a Non Exec Director & Governor of the University of Manchester and supports the strategy and governance of the largest Russell Group University, turning over £1bn with 12k staff and over 40k students. In addition to the main board, he sits on the Nominations and Awards and Honours Committees and Chairs the Remuneration Committee.