Is founder and chairman of K-Matrix ltd. that provide research to companies and government bodies in the area of market assessment, risk and technical assessment and M&A assessments. Is co-founder of foundercontact and responsible for investment relations. Studied at Oxford (Mining Technology) and Harvard Business School. Worked 9 years at Courtaulds Plc. in manufacturing management positons. Developed with late Professor Jaikumar of Harvard a major research programme based on 5,8 Million cases worldwide, to identify key parameters for successful development of technical products and services. He has been actively involved in national initiatives in India, Bangladesh, Hungary and Bulgaria. Has extensive network in Russia as former board member of Russian Association for Light Industry. Lives at United Kingdom.