I joined Aston Business School in September 2013, having previously taught at two other local universities, module leading in a number of modules including Financial Management, Financial Planning and Stock Markets.

Prior to an academic career I worked in various financial services roles and ran my own FSA regulated advisory firm.   I have also acted as an assistant examiner for the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI).

BA with First Class Honours in Business and Finance.

CISI Private Client Investment Advice and Management (Distinction).

• 2013 – Date: Teaching Fellow in Finance, Aston Business School, Aston University.

• 2012 – 2013: Senior Lecturer in Finance, Birmingham City University.

• 2011 – 2012: Visiting Lecturer in Economics. Staffordshire University.

• 1993 – 2011: Owner/director of FSA authorised advisory firms, including compliance roles.

• 1984 – 1993: Various banking, insurance and investment positions.

At Aston Business School I am teaching the following modules:

• BF2244  Strategic Finance 

• BF2251  Financial Management 

• BFM120 Investment  Management

I am also the course director for MSc Investment Analysis

• Financial capability and inclusion.

• Consumer protection and regulation within the financial services industry.

• Day trading. 

Member (by examination) of the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment.