(From CV) Initially with Sebvia Ltd in Exeter (1991-1993) and latterly with GCC Trading Limited, in Brenford, Middlesex.

Work included liasing with clients and suppliers worldwide for the supply of capital equipment and spares for all industries and services, from spare parts for Mini Coopers to the biggest dock crane in the Port of Jeddah. The work involves all aspects of a service business from good client/supplier relationships to finding the best means to secure payment.

In Sebvia, Tony was in charge of the Port section which serviced the major ports throughout the Middle East. This section accouted for 50% of the sales and 85% of the gross profit of Sebvia limited. 

At GCC Trading Limited, Tony helped the owners start up the business and oversaw the transition from manual operations to computerisation and email.