About

Skeptic not Cynic, Future not Past, ZX81 to Web3.0 The first computer I owned was a ZX81- 1k of memory, programming in machine code to create games such as Space Invaders. The start of my tech journey. I am thrilled to be back programming and using my engineering skills to build our startups but now having significantly more memory than 1k. I am passionate about digital and human transformation. I do this through our companies VitaVitae, Innerleadership, ThirdSpace, KittyKat and LionBay Ventures. I partner with some of the leading minds, thought leaders and executors to deliver to clients (individuals, families, teams and corporates), on a confidential basis, transformative strategies and help them implement their dreams. I focus on Vietnam (continuing a 20-year love affair with the country), Human Development (Health, Wellness, Food) and Human Capital (Education, Effectiveness). My mantra– “how can I help, I may have seen that before” – cognizant that I have spent over 50 years realizing my limitations whilst gaining a wide range of experiences and collecting many priceless friendships on the way. From a professional point of view starting as an E&I Engineer I migrated towards the

Experience

Entrepreneur In ResidenceINSEAD
Aug 2019
Managing Director; Head of Complex Asset InvestmentDWS Group
Aug 2005 to May 2009
Senior Investment OfficerIFC - International Finance Corporation
Jan 1999 to Jan 2005
Investment OfficerIFC - International Finance Corporation
Jan 1999 to Jan 2005

Education

INSEAD
Master of Business Administration (MBA) Business Administration and Management General
1998 to 1998
Tuck Executive Education at Dartmouth
AMP 2022
2022 to 2022
University College Cork
BE
1984 to 1988
Wharton Online
Certificate Economics of Blockchain and Digital Assets
2022 to 2022
Institute of Engineers of ireland
Chartered Engineer
1994