Born in Stamford, England, UK. Educated Uppingham Public School, Rutland. Former editor of 'Combat' and 'Impact' magazines. Resident in Hong Kong since 1995. Formerly employed my Media Asia Group and subsequently Emperor Multimedia Group. Previously ran own company, Shankara Productions, in partnership with actress Maggie Q. Subsequently employed as Asian Vice-President for the Weinstein Company. Currently runs HK based film company, B&E Productions. Father of four sons: Ryan, Calvin, Kyle, Sean, and one daughter, Taia.