Julian served in the army for nine years, first in the Royal Green Jackets as an infantryman and subsequently in the Army Air Corps as a helicopter pilot. On leaving the forces, he worked for Baring Asset Management in London for nine years before joining Schroders first in London and then in Guernsey.

Julian has run in several ultra-marathons including the Marathon des Sables (1999), the Himalayan 100-mile stage race (2003) and the 200km Jungle Marathon (2008). These feats of endurance have required a great deal of preparation and training as well as solid teamwork and mental focus - qualities as essential in business as they are in the great outdoors.

When do your brightest ideas happen?
“Whilst running - very slowly.”