Mike has a comprehensive background in banking and management training, which he gained through his career with HSBC over many years.

His experience at HSBC included all aspects of lending and risk management and prior to taking up his subsequent training responsibilities he attained several senior credit related positions. These ranged from conventional branch management, control functions in various specialist Head Office departments (including the handling of difficult recovery situations), to senior portfolio responsibility for business and corporate accounts.

His training role at HSBC was that of Senior Risk Management trainer at the Bank's Global Group Management Training College in the UK.

Since leaving the Bank he has continued a very successful financial training career with particular emphasis on the investment banking sector both in the UK and the off-shore banking environment.

He has also developed a niche in the financial recruitment agency business where his expertise has enabled his clients to become more effective by gaining knowledge of the industry, the job roles and products.

Mike is also Tutor for the Chartered Institute of Bankers.