Age: 50-ish. Birthplace: London. Profession: Charity founder. Organization: Percent for Good. Title: Founder and trustee. Alma mater: University of York.
Current project: Percent for Good, empowering more people to support charities that make a meaningful impact. Recent recognition: Percent for Good received the Most Innovative Fundraising Charity of 2026 award from the Greater London Enterprise Awards. Latest accomplishment: Building corporate partnerships to expand Percent for Good's reach and fundraising impact. What’s been your big (or biggest) leap? Leaving my finance career to pursue personal development, train as an Associate Pranic Energy Healer and ultimately establish a charity. Recent travel or adventure: Two qigong training retreats in Vietnam, with a visit to an ashram in India coming up. Recent unique acquisition: My first cryptocurrency tokens. It took me a while to get comfortable with crypto, but I'm excited to watch the market develop. Why are you passionate about charitable giving? Giving has profoundly enriched my life. It strengthens my connection to the wider community and allows me to share my good fortune with those who have less.
Personality profile: Organised, caring, warm, decisive. What is one word your closest friends use to describe you? Loyal. Moral compass: Always learning, always improving. I believe strongly in the laws of karma: You reap what you sow. What is your greatest joy? Watching my family grow and evolve. What is your greatest fear? Not maximising my potential. What is a natural talent you have neglected? Perhaps my intuition, although I'm getting better at trusting it. What is your favorite place (or way) to spend money? Travel. I'm far more interested in experiences than possessions. How do you relieve stress? Walking in nature, meditation, golf and long baths.
What was your first paying job? Working in an accountancy office at sixteen. What was your favorite childhood toy or game? Lego. What book have you repeatedly read? The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas. All 1,100 pages! What movie have you repeatedly watched? Gladiator. What’s prominently featured on your home or office wall? Posters of Master Choa Kok Sui, the founder of Pranic Healing, and some of his most important quotations. Besides your parents, who has had the greatest influence on your life? My wife, who has encouraged me throughout my journey. What modern technology innovation do you most appreciate? The iPhone. It's invaluable for staying connected, but managing screen time is essential.
What is your big idea?
More people would donate regularly to charity if giving were simpler and they could confidently support inspiring, impactful causes.
What change are you working to effect in your profession or field? Making charitable giving simpler, more accessible and more impactful through Percent for Good. What message do you want to send out into the world? The more you give, whether money, time or kindness, the more you receive in return. What mega-trend most concerns you? AI and its potential impact on human connections and relationships.
As a kid, what did you first want to be when you grew up? A professional golfer and a radio DJ. How would you choose to spend tomorrow, if you knew it was your last day on Earth? A big barbecue and pool party with as many close friends and family members as possible, celebrating life. What advice would you give your younger self? Enjoy yourself but stay disciplined. Learn from every experience, remain open to new ideas, worry less about others' opinions and follow your own path. What day in your life would you choose to re-live? My wedding day, knowing what I now know about how life would shape our relationship.
Personal mission: Life has three stages: learning, earning and serving. Learning never stops and hopefully neither does earning, but at this stage, I'm increasingly focused on serving and giving back. Favorite quote: “You reap what you sow”.
