Alan Perkins, has a long and distinguished career in investment management with exposure to a wide range of clients and commercial situations, developing strong business and technical skills. Most recently he was instrumental in the establishment of Pavilion Asset Management Ltd. as an investment subsidiary of Family Assurance Friendly Society. Alan also played a part in the subsequent acquisition of a major stake in the subsidiary by Seymour Pierce Group plc in September 2000. Until recently he was the Chief Investment Officer of Pavilion and second in command, supervising their offices in Brighton, UK. Alan was also responsible for managing the funds for two major clients, totalling £2 billion.