Neil has been involved in the timber industry since obtaining a BSc degree in Timber technology in the early 1980's and has over 25 years' experience in the industrial timber protection industry. During this time he has built up an extensive knowledge of the UK timber trade. He is responsible for technical issues and the promotion of AHEC through the timber trade network in the UK and Europe, paying particular attention to developing markets for the exterior use of North American hardwoods. He has been associated with AHEC since 2011.