A Cambridge educated engineer, Mike has been in business for over 40 years, the first half in vehicle related engineering and service-based corporates. As part of an MBO in 2000, Mike started a journey of direct investment in businesses which accelerated following a very successful exit in 2006. Mike now has a portfolio NED/Chair career in the private equity arena. His particular areas of expertise are vehicle and waste industry related, as well as broader innovation in engineering. Mike has been closely involved with developments towards zero emission trucks and associated technologies in recent years.