Alan has been involved in training, learning and development work for approximately 20 years. He gained much of his experience working as a training consultant, within the Financial Service sector, working for the world's largest international broking firm for 17 years, before becoming a freelance consultant.

Alan is has worked 'both sides of the fence' as an insurance underwriter and an insurance broker before specialising in learning and development activities.

He is a member of the London Market Faculty and a qualified Chartered Insurance Practitioner holding the ACII advanced diploma. He developed comprehensive, practical, managerial and interpersonal skills working with real business issues that have involved him in many projects including a review of training evaluation within Marsh as well as writing a corporate policy on the use of psychometric interventions.

Alan has conducted training needs analysis and facilitated programmes in the UK , Europe and Africa .

Alan has skills in analysing, designing, developing and delivering a range of practical, training interventions and has an excellent track record as an enthusiastic, motivating and effective trainer.