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He notched up a string of successes after setting up the the global public relations consultancy WorldPR in the early 1990s, building a worldwide reputation by delivering high-stakes, cross-border campaigns for sovereign states and providing top-tier crisis communications.

While at Oxford, Patrick founded The Bruges Group in 1988 to challenge European federalism, attracting Margaret Thatcher as Honorary President two years later. The group helped shape the national debate that ultimately led to Brexit. In 1991, he joined the World Economic Forum as Special Adviser, working closely with Sony’s Akio Morita and forming a lifelong friendship with Dr. Henry Kissinger. In 1992, he authored Reshaping Europe in the 21st Century.

Among his most notable roles, he directed the £35 million campaign of Sir James Goldsmith’s Referendum Party in 1997, orchestrating the largest and most innovative political media mobilisation of its era and helping secure a national commitment to an EU referendum.

Internationally, Patrick's landmark campaigns include the global branding of Kazakhstan, the lifting of EU sanctions on Austria, the Chechen recognition campaign, and strategic advisory to Zimbabwe’s opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai. Crisis work included securing the release of Augusto Pinochet, helping exonerate the Libyan wrongly accused in the Lockerbie bombing, supporting Bill Browder during the passage of the Magnitsky Act, advising on the arrest and indictment of fraudster Mukhtar Ablyazov, and guiding both Imran Khan and Carlos Ghosn through complex political challenges.

He is co-founder of Sovereign Solutions Ltd, which partnered Lord Rothschild with Tokyo investors to launch two Kazakhstan country funds with financial assets worth 350 million dollars, and creator of Sock!t, a real-time digital polling platform.

Patrick speaks four languages and continues to advise at the intersection of politics, business and global strategy.

Over three decades, he has led media companies ranging from $20 million startups to $1.2 billion corporations, managing teams of 100 to 10,000 employees. He has been involved in over $8 billion in transactions, with a particular focus on growth and transformation in the media industry.

John, currently Chairman of IVA Ventures, is recognised globally for his expertise in digital disruption, growth strategy and value creation in both public and private enterprises.

But he is best known as founder and former CEO of Digital First Media, which under his leadership became the USA's second-largest newspaper company, achieving 383 per cent revenue growth to $1.2 billion. He also co-founded and led impreMedia, then the USA's largest Hispanic media company, where revenue grew 850 per cent over five years. Earlier, he led a management buyout and transformation of Sun Media, creating Canada's largest newspaper group and delivering a 420 per cent equity return on sale.

He currently serves as Chairman of The Independent and formerly chaired the Evening Standard. Since he took over, The Independent has doubled its revenue and now boasts the UK's second-largest digital news audience. He has also served as a director of The Guardian and chaired theguardian.org, supporting global investigative journalism.

John advises Informa, a FTSE 100 company, and serves on the investment committee of Pembroke VCT, a UK-based growth fund. Appointed in 2020 by H.M. Government, he served a three-year term as a Non-Executive Director at the Home Office, contributing to governance and transformation.

A Ryerson journalism graduate who completed the Harvard University Graduate School of Business Administration's Finance for Senior Executives programme, he was named US Publisher of the Year in 2009 and an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year finalist. John also serves on MMG's Strategic Advisory Board.

He is a proven driver of commercial success in today's digital-first economy, boasting a 30-year-career defined by entrepreneurial vision, strategic leadership and board-level roles.

His first notable success was transforming Caudwell Distribution from a loss-making UK mobile distributor into one of Europe's most profitable logistics and facilities management businesses. Under his leadership, revenues soared from £60 million to £1.1 billion through organic growth, culminating in a £1.5 billion cash exit for the Caudwell Group to private equity in 2006—with zero warranties.

Mark was founding Chairman and major seed investor in The Hut Group (THG), Europe's largest technology flotation. He played a critical role in shaping its early-stage vision and market strategy, guiding the business through its initial journey. THG floated for £5.6 billion on the London Stock Exchange, peaking at £7.6 billion in 2021.

As Executive Chairman and CEO of RTX, he led a complete business restructure—replacing the leadership team, raising over $100 million in institutional funding, renegotiating restrictive finance deals, and pivoting towards high-margin, contract-based revenues.

Mark secured strategic partnerships with Tier 1 telecom players like Deutsche Telekom and enabled real-time embedded finance capabilities with banks such as Lloyds. He was Business Adviser to the Bank of England's Advisory Panel and served as Chairman of Bespoke International Group in South Africa, overseeing its successful repositioning leading to its eventual sale.

At Swappie.com, he was instrumental in sourcing a €100 million revenue-generating supplier and driving North American expansion.

His portfolio is marked by visionary investments, disruptive innovation and operational excellence. He has built and led teams of thousands of people, formed successful partnerships with companies like Vodafone and Motorola, and introduced key innovations to market—such as the UK's first mobile pre-pay packages and Tesco Mobile.

Educated at Harvard University, where he attained a BA in applied maths, and Columbia University (MA in Probability Theory and Statistics), he brings rigorous academic training to cutting-edge real-world applications.

Estonian Julian began his career in investment banking, holding roles at Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, UBS and J.P. Morgan in New York and London. His work has spanned quantitative research, risk modelling and structured finance. He later switched to working in the fintech sector, where he helped to shape innovative startups with AI-driven solutions.

As a software programmer and technical lead, Julian has delivered impressive AI and machine learning projects across finance, healthcare, logistics and cybersecurity.

Known for bridging complex mathematics with real-time systems, he designs intelligent tools that improve decision-making, predictive performance and automation. His work positions him at the forefront of AI-powered digital transformation across industries.

His medical career spans more than 30 years working in family practice, legal and forensic medicine, emergency medicine, geriatrics and palliative care, in Spain, the United Kingdom and the Cayman Islands. He has joined MMG to spearhead the expansion of hospital services to meet growing demand into new international markets, starting with Canada.

He brings to the table three decades of global medical leadership and a deep understanding of how to align excellence in clinical practice with achievable and sustainable healthcare delivery.

Francisco holds an MA in Assessment Medicine (Legal and Occupational Medicine) from the University of Barcelona and completed his specialist training in Family and Community Medicine through Spain's Ministry of Health. He began his career in rural primary care in Spain, while also training in Legal and Forensic Medicine, before serving in Emergency Medicine at the Hospital Central de la Defensa Gómez Ulla, the country's leading military hospital.

In the UK, he worked in A&E at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in King's Lynn, Norfolk. Alongside clinical practice, he built extensive experience in legal medicine as Medical Director of several major European insurance companies in Madrid—including Baloise, Winterthur, and Groupama—and as head of malpractice case management for the Madrid Healthcare System through Willis Iberia.

He also has substantial courtroom experience in complex medico-legal cases.

Now based in the Cayman Islands, Francisco is Medical Director and co-founder of Integra Healthcare in Grand Cayman. Established in 2019, Integra has grown into the largest and most respected private outpatient clinic on the islands. Following its 2022 acquisition by Doctors Hospital, he continues to serve on the Integra management team, coordinating closely with the wider hospital group to deliver integrated, patient-centred care across preventive, urgent and chronic-care services.

His professional portfolio includes advanced projects in predictive analytics, cloud systems and financial modelling. He has completed some ground-breaking work, including building a predictive health analytics system in to assess heart attack risk through data pre-processing, feature engineering, and model evaluation.

Among his other notable achievements, he designed a business intelligence solution for e-commerce optimisation, and a software mechanism for assessing trading risk and profitability.

He graduated from the University of Surrey with a First-Class MSc in Data Science, where his dissertation, \"Multimodal Deep Learning for Pneumonia Detection,\" achieved 95.8 percent diagnostic accuracy by integrating transformer-based models (ViT and BERT) to analyse both chest X-rays and radiology reports. The project showcased his ability to merge complex vision and language models in clinically meaningful ways.

Christos also holds a BSc in Mathematics from the National Kapodistrian University of Athens, where he specialised in computational mathematics. His academic work included implementing a static hash index in C to optimise data storage and solving the three-colouring problem using Gröbner bases and the Buchberger algorithm, blending mathematical theory with practical computation.

Professionally, he served as Import and Logistics Coordinator at medical equipment specialists Oxygonotechniki SA, where he streamlined supplier communication, invoice management, and database systems, strengthening his operational and data management skills.

Earlier experience at Swissport and Express Publishing built his communication, teamwork, and precision under pressure.

Christos, who is fluent in English, Greek and French, combines analytical depth with creativity. A competitive tennis player, chess enthusiast and music producer proficient in Reaper and Ableton, he embodies the balance of structure and imagination that defines modern data science.

He is founder and senior partner of an award-winning law firm, The Khan Partnership LLP, where he leads a team recognised for handling complex international litigation, arbitration and tax advisory work.

The London-based firm, which serves government bodies, multinationals and high-net-worth individuals, has been named Boutique Tax Litigation Law Firm of the Year three times, while Hassan himself is frequently endorsed in leading legal directories.

The Khan Partnership has promoted alternative dispute resolution and mediation, while also maintaining a strong litigation record, in the Court of Appeal and European Court of Justice. His team routinely secures early-stage HMRC settlements, recovering significant funds for clients and successfully defending high-stakes cases in tax tribunals.

Clients value Hassan's \"thoughtful and thorough\" approach and his high degree of judgement, while his peers describe him as \"one of the brightest … in MTIC fraud\". His extensive experience also spans corporate and financial crime, insolvency and restructuring, commercial litigation and asset-tracing across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Africa, and the USA.

Before establishing The Khan Partnership, Hassan worked extensively with multinational clients on tax and financial crime issues, building a reputation for tailored, discreet advice. He has led high-value cases involving VAT, customs, excise and fraud investigations, collaborating with specialist criminal teams to guide clients through regulatory scrutiny and criminal proceedings.

The Khan Partnership has become a go-to firm for clients seeking expert representation in complex, cross-border tax and financial disputes, blending commercial insight with rigorous legal strategy. Hassan's career is distinguished by consistent peer recognition, award successes, and landmark results in the most challenging arenas of tax law and international dispute resolution.

Hassan also serves on My Medical Gateway's Strategic Advisory Board.

She previously served as a Partner at Actarus Investments LLP in London, where she led investor engagement, strategic communications and cross-border business development. In this role, she focused on connecting international capital with growth opportunities, with particular emphasis on European markets and international partnerships.

Prior to her work in investment, Sara built her career in hospitality and tourism, holding senior management roles across Italy, including positions with Baja Hotels and Emilia Viaggi. She was responsible for operations, commercial strategy and international client development, gaining practical experience in managing complex, customer-facing businesses.

Sara holds a degree from the University of Bologna and a Master’s in Startup Funding and Investment Strategies from Imperial College Business School, reflecting her focus on venture financing and capital formation.

Alongside her commercial career, she has developed a public profile in UK politics. In 2024, she stood as the Conservative Parliamentary Candidate for Richmond, demonstrating her engagement with public policy, economic development and international relations.

Her core interests include international investment, entrepreneurship and cross-cultural collaboration. She is particularly focused on initiatives that drive economic growth, strengthen international cooperation and support greater participation of women in leadership.

He has occupied roles on eight national newspapers, most recently as Editor of the Sunday Express. Before that David was employed in senior executive positions in a career which spanned everything from news and features to investigative journalism and politics.

After a long spell as a globe-trotting news reporter, he was promoted to News Editor before switching to politics where he spent 25 years on the Westminster beat. During that time he conducted agenda-setting interviews with five Prime Ministers and he is still regularly called upon to offer analysis on TV and radio.

A dynamic and respected journalist, he sits as an alternate member of the complaints committee of IPSO, the Independent Press Standards Organisation, having formerly been a member of the regulator’s editors’ code committee.

David has notched up several awards during his distinguished career. Most recently he was named Journalist Laureate 2025 by London Press Club.

Apart from being Editor, his other executive roles have included News Editor of The People, Political Editor of The Sun on Sunday, Assistant Editor of The Sun and Associate Editor of the News of the World.

His incisive insight, down-to-earth manner and ability to discuss everything from heavy politics to light and frothy have made him a regular contributor on BBC Radio 5 Live, Newsnight, Sky News, Good Morning Britain, LBC, TalkTV, This Morning, BBC Breakfast and GB News.

Over a four-decade career in intelligence, diplomacy and international security, he played a pivotal role in shaping British foreign policy and intelligence posture during a time of global geopolitical turbulence, including the post-9/11 era.

Cambridge-educated Sir Richard joined MI6 in 1966 and rose through the ranks in postings across Africa, Europe and the United States. His field roles included key assignments in Nairobi, Prague, Paris and Washington DC, where he served as Head of Station. He became Director of Operations in 1993 before landing the top job in 1999.

As Chief, he oversaw the agency's global intelligence operations during a period marked by growing transnational threats, the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq and a rapidly changing digital and security landscape.

After retiring from the Service in 2004, he took on academic and advisory roles, serving as Master of Pembroke College, Cambridge from 2004 to 2015, where he strengthened the college's academic profile and international partnerships. He has since held numerous non-executive and advisory positions in the private sector, particularly in strategic risk, cybersecurity and geopolitical analysis.

Sir Richard is a Senior Fellow at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) and frequently speaks and writes on intelligence, global security and UK foreign policy. He has contributed to public debates on the role of intelligence in democratic societies and the challenges posed by hybrid warfare, terrorism and emerging technologies.

Knighted in 2001 for services to national security, he is widely respected for his vast experience in matters of national and international importance. His legacy remains central to modern understanding of the role of intelligence in safeguarding democratic institutions in an increasingly unpredictable world.

Best known for his tenure as Commander of NATO's Allied Rapid Reaction Corps, he led the organisation's premier high-readiness formation, often known as the \"Spearhead Force\", during a period of global instability.

Winchester-educated Sir James was commissioned into the Coldstream Guards in 1978, and served in Northern Ireland, the Balkans, Iraq and Afghanistan, earning recognition for his operational acumen and decisive leadership. He commanded 39 Infantry Brigade in Belfast at a time of extreme inter-sectarian strife and was Director Counter-Terrorism at the MoD during the 7/7 London bombings.

From 2010 to 2011, he served as Deputy Commander of NATO's International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan, a force of 140,000 combat personnel, working alongside US and allied leaders during a critical phase of the campaign. In 2011, he assumed command of NATO's Allied Rapid Reaction Corps, overseeing operational transformation and enhancing NATO's multinational command capabilities.

After retiring from the Army in 2013, Sir James became Chief Executive Officer of Weybourne, the family office of inventor Sir James Dyson, where he served until 2025, helping to devise, develop and direct a wealth diversification strategy and growing the the office into one of the world's biggest.

His leadership was hailed by Bloomberg, which described him as \"one of the world's most respected leaders for family investment firms.\"

Sir James's public service and leadership are reflected in his lifelong dedication to excellence across military and civilian spheres. He continues to serve in advisory roles for a range of defence and broader commercial enterprises. He remains Colonel, Coldstream Guards, an appointment he has held since 2009, with oversight of the Regiment's serving and veterans' cohorts.

He is founder and senior partner of an award-winning law firm, The Khan Partnership LLP, where he leads a team recognised for handling complex international litigation, arbitration and tax advisory work.

The London-based firm, which serves government bodies, multinationals and high-net-worth individuals, has been named Boutique Tax Litigation Law Firm of the Year three times, while Hassan himself is frequently endorsed in leading legal directories.

The Khan Partnership has promoted alternative dispute resolution and mediation, while also maintaining a strong litigation record, in the Court of Appeal and European Court of Justice. His team routinely secures early-stage HMRC settlements, recovering significant funds for clients and successfully defending high-stakes cases in tax tribunals.

Clients value Hassan's \"thoughtful and thorough\" approach and his high degree of judgement, while his peers describe him as \"one of the brightest … in MTIC fraud\". His extensive experience also spans corporate and financial crime, insolvency and restructuring, commercial litigation and asset-tracing across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Africa, and the USA.

Before establishing The Khan Partnership, Hassan worked extensively with multinational clients on tax and financial crime issues, building a reputation for tailored, discreet advice. He has led high-value cases involving VAT, customs, excise and fraud investigations, collaborating with specialist criminal teams to guide clients through regulatory scrutiny and criminal proceedings.

The Khan Partnership has become a go-to firm for clients seeking expert representation in complex, cross-border tax and financial disputes, blending commercial insight with rigorous legal strategy. Hassan's career is distinguished by consistent peer recognition, award successes, and landmark results in the most challenging arenas of tax law and international dispute resolution.

Hassan also serves as External Legal Counsel on My Medical Gateway's Executive Team.

He rose to prominence as Private Secretary to former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, a position he held from 1992 until her death in 2013. During this time, he became her most senior adviser, managing her engagements, charitable work and post-office legacy with discretion and skill.

Sir Mark accompanied Lady Thatcher on extensive international visits, engaging with senior political and business leaders around the world. Following her death, he was instrumental in organising her ceremonial funeral, working closely with the Cabinet Office, the Royal Household and the Armed Forces.

Knighted in 2014, Sir Mark has held numerous advisory roles within government-linked bodies, charities and political organisations. He is a founding member of the Court of Patrons of the Thrombosis Research Institute in London, the world's leading centre for the study, identification and prevention of thrombosis related issues. He also maintains strong ties with charities formerly supported by Lady Thatcher, including the Royal Hospital Chelsea and the Falkland Veterans Association.

Internationally, Sir Mark has advised the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and the Margaret Thatcher Center for Freedom at the Heritage Foundation in Washington DC, deepening transatlantic relationships rooted in shared democratic values.

Between 2018 and 2025, he served as Independent Construction Commissioner for the HS2 rail project, appointed by the British Government. In this role, he provided impartial oversight, investigated unresolved disputes and ensured fair treatment for those affected by construction activities.

Known for his loyalty, judgement and strategic insight, Sir Mark continues to contribute to public life through roles in heritage, governance and international advisory work. His career reflects a rare combination of integrity, operational acumen and dedication to national service, making him a respected figure in both Westminster and global policy circles.

Over three decades, he has led media companies ranging from $20 million startups to $1.2 billion corporations, managing teams of 100 to 10,000 employees. He has been involved in over $8 billion in transactions, with a particular focus on growth and transformation in the media industry.

John, currently Chairman of IVA Ventures, is recognised globally for his expertise in digital disruption, growth strategy and value creation in both public and private enterprises.

But he is best known as founder and former CEO of Digital First Media, which under his leadership became the USA's second-largest newspaper company, achieving 383 per cent revenue growth to $1.2 billion. He also co-founded and led impreMedia, then the USA's largest Hispanic media company, where revenue grew 850 per cent over five years. Earlier, he led a management buyout and transformation of Sun Media, creating Canada's largest newspaper group and delivering a 420 per cent equity return on sale.

He currently serves as Chairman of The Independent and formerly chaired the Evening Standard. Since he took over, The Independent has doubled its revenue and now boasts the UK's second-largest digital news audience. He has also served as a director of The Guardian and chaired theguardian.org, supporting global investigative journalism.

John advises Informa, a FTSE 100 company, and serves on the investment committee of Pembroke VCT, a UK-based growth fund. Appointed in 2020 by H.M. Government, he served a three-year term as a Non-Executive Director at the Home Office, contributing to governance and transformation.

A Ryerson journalism graduate who completed the Harvard University Graduate School of Business Administration's Finance for Senior Executives programme, he was named US Publisher of the Year in 2009 and an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year finalist.

John also serves as Deputy Chairman on MMG's Executive Team.