Julian was formerly the Chief Executive of Old Mutual Plc, the international financial services group where after 16 years he retired in 2016 having guided the group through the global financial crisis. He restructured the group as well as oversaw expansion in India, China, South America, and Sub-Saharan Africa. Since 2016 he has been involved in supporting new start-ups in the financial, healthcare and motor industries as well as mentoring Senior Executives.
Julian has a BA(Hons) in Accountancy and Business from the University of Stirling and is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales.