Steve is head of external affairs for CIM and a keen advocate for CIM's unique role in developing the profession to benefit the economy and society. His role is centred around looking outwards and making links to add value, with particular emphasis on government and thought leadership.

Steve ran his own consultancy business before joining CIM, but his background is mainly in the civil service. Steve enjoyed a successful career across a number of Whitehall departments as a strategist/policy maker and legislative project manager, developing propositions to deliver benefits for stakeholders and government.