Why did you choose Strathclyde?
I chose Strathclyde because it had a ‘modern’ reputation and was rated highly in Economics which I wished to study.
Tell us about your background
I was born in Dumbarton, Glasgow. I studied a BA (Hons) in Economics and graduated in 1975. I then went on to study an MBA and graduated in 1978.
I started out as a Cost Accountant, then Chief Accountant and Financial Controller with a variety of companies including Motorola, and Atmel Aix en Provence.
My move to the US provided opportunities with Atmel San Jose USA, ON Semi Phoenix AZ and Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.
I became CFO of a Private Company in 1989 and CFO of a Public Company in 1998 when I moved to the USA.
Since 2015 I have been active as a Director of two private and three Public Companies. I am currently the Audit Committee chair of three companies.