Charles is Chief Executive for Mayflower 400 and Destination Plymouth, having moved to Plymouth at the start of 2017 to fulfill a life plan to live in Devon near the sea and moors. Prior to joining Mayflower 400, Charles spent 17 years at GlaxoSmithKline in a wide range of international and national roles, working across major global markets and at different times based in different European countries. His final role at GSK was leading the international development, supply and marketing of a major new respiratory medicine. Charles is enthusiastic about outdoor activities such as hiking, sailing and wild swimming.