Veteran of the computing industry. As Director, X/Open, advised European Commission and UK Parliamentary Affairs Committee on proposed changes to European software legislation to create an "open" technology market. Early 1990s, provided strategic advice on wireless data to satellite and mobile phone operators. 1996, founded Paragon Software, a company developing synchronization software for the mobile phone industry; sold company in March 2000 to phone.com. September 2008, Founder, PassivSystems. Has participated in many industry forums. Designed own Passiv Haus.