Election 2008

The one thing we can learn from history is to expect the unexpected: I have covered most of the expected subjects in my manifesto. My aim here is to give you a taster of my thinking, but more importantly to demonstrate to you that I am qualified to adapt, exploit and manage the unexpected challenges ahead that will surely develop.

Through a series of bungles, overspends and bickering the States has lost public support. The next States must regain that trust and deliver fair and equitable policies.

I aim to represent the ordinary, law abiding, respectful yet frustrated families. We want the lights to stay on, jobs, our children to prosper in a safe world, we want to face retirement with confidence and to get better when we are ill. 

I will:

* Safeguard our way of life by nurturing our economy and balancing it with our needs. This includes sticking with the zero ten strategy.
* Develop and implement the Government Business Plan and start prioritizing spending.
* Be tough on crime.
* Support open government.
* Back climate change initiatives in a practical way.
* Be a children’s champion.

Life highlights

* Aged 46, married to Nicky, two children, Remy 11 and Sylvie 9
* Former Chairman of the Guernsey Manufacturers and Exporters Association
* Winner at the Industry Awards of the Entrepreneur of the Year 2002
* Founded Atlas Telecom in 1994, remained as Managing Director until we sold to Jersey Telecom in 2002
* In 2007, I conceived and organised the Guernsey Festival of Motor Sport to raise funds for the NSPCC
* Currently I am a self employed consultant
* Member of the States for the Vale parish, 1997 to 2000, board member of Guernsey Post, Guernsey Electricity, Overseas Aid and Board of Industry