Steve is a graduate of the London School of Economics and a member of CIMA. He keeps it a secret how long ago he became a qualified accountant, but rumour has it he passed his exams in 1974, and became a member of the Institute in 1979 having gained the necessary experience.
After a career in industry he first became an NHS Finance Director in 1992, and became Chief Executive of a Mental Health and Community Trust in 1999. He has been a Finance Director in several types of Corporate Structures in the NHS, including Acute, SHA, PCT and CIC organisations. Steve used to Chair the SW Regional Finance Staff Development Group for the NHS. He was Finance Director of four PCTs in Hertfordshire simultaneously ahead of their merger.