Prior to joining the University of St.Gallen MBA he was the Full-time MBA Admissions Manager at Copenhagen Business School. His marketing background includes work with clients in beer, wine and spirits. For many years he acted as Vice Chair on the board of Lawn Summer Nights, a multi-city series of fundraising events in Canada he co-founded supporting Cystic Fibrosis Canada and presented by KPMG.
He holds a BA in Geography and Film Studies from The University of British Columbia, an MIB from Macquarie University, and an MBA from Copenhagen Business School. He is currently pursuing an EdD in Higher Education Management at the University of Pennsylvania.
He is a Canadian citizen, originally from Vancouver, and speaks English and A2 German. He enjoys skiing, art and travelling.