Career
He is a regular speaker at Entertainment industry events in the United Kingdom and abroad and advises government on the United Kingdom"s entertainment industry. He was awarded the Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire in 2014 for services to the entertainment industry and an Honorary Professorship in 2012 by Henley Business School and Reading University in recognition of his contribution to the arts, music and broadcasting. He has worked with Mel B, Baroness Karren Brady, Kelly Brook, Cher, Charlotte Church, Dame Joan Collins, Rebecca Ferguson, Katherine Jenkins Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Sir Elton John, Vinnie Jones, Kelly Hoppen Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Lorraine Kelly Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Myleene Klass, North-Dubz, Arlene Phillips Commander of the Order of the British Empire, Sir George Martin "Beatles", Pixie Lott, Sting, Tulisa, Gregg Wallace and the winners of the Independent Television television talent show Britain"s Got Talent.
Charity work includes trusteeships with Variety, the Children"s Charity, the Chicken Shed Theatre Company.
He is also a supporter of Norwood (charity).
