After graduating in Business Studies, Neil began his career with Imperial Group, before joining Allied Domecq and then Nutricia/Cow & Gate. He then moved into the services sector and spent seven years with Compass Group plc., where he progressed to Divisional Marketing Director, and later joined Sita UK (part of the Suez Group) as Marketing Director.

Neil then moved into executive search, and over the past decade has completed a wide variety of assignments in different disciplines. He is particularly experienced in General Management, Sales and Marketing, Business Development and Operational roles.