Home: Boca Raton, FL. Birthplace: Brighton, England. Profession: Public company executive and investment banking. Organization: Versus Systems, Inc. Title: Chief Financial Officer. Alma mater: University of the West of England. Languages spoken: English, Spanish, French, conversational German.
What’s been your big (or biggest leap)? Moving to being the CFO of a public company, from a position in private companies. Hobbies: Investing, collecting wine, F1, traveling. Recent travel or adventure: A very personal trip to Singapore. Last book read: Never Split the Difference, by Chris Voss. Recently viewed and recommended: The Agency and MobLand. Recent unique acquisition: A new carry-on suitcase.
Personality profile: Open, loyal, decisive, witty, caring, organized, professional, connector. Moral compass: Is there any way this decision can be construed in any bad light? How do you define a perfect friendship? Ease, loyalty, fun, similarity, being family-oriented, same moral values. How do you define an ideal business relationship? Backs up what they say with actions, flexible in thought process, open to collaboration. What is your greatest joy? Family time, especially with my daughter. What is your favorite place (or way) to spend money? Travel and fine dining. How do you relieve stress? Going to the gym.
What was your favorite childhood toy or game? Star Wars figures. What book have you repeatedly read? The Lord of the Rings, by J.R.R. Tolkien. What’s prominently featured on your home or office wall? Skateboarding and snowboarding posters. Besides your parents, who has had the greatest influence on your life? My family in general, we’re exceptionally close. What’s the best advice you received growing up? Be humble and treat people as you’d like to be treated. What’s the best advice you received in your career? Listen as much as possible before responding. What personal circumstance has had the greatest influence on your life? The loss of both of my parents within three months of one another.
What change would you like to see in the world?
Less hatred.
What message do you want to send out into the world? Act with respect and honor. Be humble and do the right thing; the rest will follow. What mega-trend most excites you? Artificial intelligence. What mega-trend most concerns you? Deglobalization.
What title would you choose for the movie about your life? A Scholar and a Gentleman: There Aren’t Many of Us Left. What actor would you choose to play you in the movie about your life? Christian Bale or Aaron Taylor-Johnson. Who would you like to spend an evening with, in heaven? My parents and grandparents. As a kid, what did you first want to be when you grew up? An actor. After your loved ones, what object would you first save from your burning home? My wine and Star Wars collection. How would you choose to spend tomorrow, if you knew it was your last day on earth? Having the most amazing time with my entire family. What advice would you give your younger self? Don’t swing for the fences, take it slow and steady and be humble.
Personal mission: Creating a great platform for my daughter to flourish and to lead by example. Personal motto: Be true to yourself and to others and treat people how you would expect to be treated. Favorite quote: “Don’t tell people what you want; let them know what you need and let them amaze you with their ingenuity” (General George S. Patton). Desired epitaph: Beloved and loyal father and husband. A family man.
