Educated Bryanston School, Dorset (1953-1958). 1958 Entered wine trade, Findlater Mackie Todd & Co Ltd.. 1960 Fergusons Ltd Reading. 1965-1984 Saccone & Speed Ltd. After several appointments became Wine Development Manager (responsible for wine buying, product knowledge training and representation at external trade organisations) and Director of Percy Fox & Co. Ltd. 1984 -1987 Managing Director City Vintagers London Ltd. 1987-1991 Harrods Ltd - Buyer Wines and Spirits Department 1991- 2001 Southcorp Wines Europe Ltd - Vice President European Sales.