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Joined Vision in 2006 after leaving the BBC as Political Editor for the North West and is carving out a neat and esteemed reputation within Vision, chairing & hosting events in both Political and non political arenas. Has interviewed every Prime Minister from Harold Wilson to Tony Blair. This year has seen him share the conference platform with Lord Sebastien Coe; David Cameron and Trevor Phillips (occasionally he has been spotted enjoying a test cricket match series!).
Decade in media and desktop publishing world. Won various awards within her field. Recent BAFTA-nomination with design team behind ‘Blind Date'. Worked with personalities from Anthony Hopkins to Peter Kay. (Memorable episodes: visiting Vietnamese orphanage during Far East travels and bumping into a Buddhist Monk at the top of a mountain, who revealed Manchester was his home in his former life!)
Granada Television & Sky News Reporter and Broadcaster for many years. Now heads Vision's Media Training and Production arm - massive experience reporting hard news for leading media owners he has covered key events ranging from Hillsborough to Hong Kong Handover covering events in the lead up to the handover. He now crafts quality short promotional films, provides tip top media training and enjoys hosting and chairing events, as well as his consultancy work.
(Memorable Close Encounter: Liz Hurley at Chester Zoo when she adopted a komodo Dragon. He needed to lie down in a darkened room. Otherwise dreams of standing proud on the Swilken Bridge at St Andrews.)