BSc, Physics; MBA. Chartered Engineer. More than 25 years' experience in telecoms industry. Former: senior positions with PA Consulting Group's London practice, mobile operator Orange and British Aerospace; Group Director, Public Policy, Cable & Wireless. 2004, joined GSMA; currently, Chief Regulatory Officer, GSMA, responsible for leading public policy agenda with governments, regulators and policy influencers on a global basis; has been instrumental in driving critical advocacy efforts for the mobile industry, including initiatives to secure essential spectrum resources for mobile services worldwide, as well as programmes in areas such as privacy, taxation, health and environment.