Seventeen years of experience designing, conducting, implementing, managing and leading natural research-for-development projects in the developing world to deliver pro-poor developmental change and conservation outcomes. Experience draws work in water resources, fisheries, soils, livestock, land, and protected areas. A diverse employment record includes coordinating large, integrated programmes, work in a small consultancy group, a free-lance consultant, and research coordination. Skilled programme leader and manager with strong proposal writing abilities, and successful fund raiser; a talented public speaker and communicator.