Set up and profitable management of two new companies for the development of new forms of organisation for farmers following the removal of the production subsidy system. One company acts as the 'testbed' for supply chain management and marketing of local produce direct to local customers. The other is responsible for the franchising of this business format to other groups of farmers/rural business people.

Consultant on strategy and business organisation for a new business unit of a major aerospace company. Entry into the UK Defence Services market - survey and analysis of market opportunities. Establishment of basic business infrastructure and processes. Accreditation of new company to ISO9001:2000 within six months of startup.

Research entitled "The Management of International Strategic Alliances in Advanced Military Aircraft Technology". Study of three Anglo-French alliances in advanced aircraft, engine and weapon system technologies. Development of theory of individual behaviour in the context of sensitive, high value technology partnerships, with implications for the design and structuring of partnerships.

Research sponsored by Department of Trade and Industry, Ministry of Defence, Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, BAE Systems, Rolls Royce plc. Supported by Snecma, Dassault and MBDA.

Birth of my two children

Review and assessment of bid for new helicopter development
Research and report on future market potential for Harrier aircraft

Project Management (feasibility, design, development, flight trials, production and support) of Harrier aircraft

Implementation of engineering, production and financial computer systems