Rory is an experienced entrepreneur within the media and information sector.

After two decades in corporate life (Metal Bulletin, Emap, Incisive Media and others), Rory launched his own business in media strategy, before moving into a private equity supported management buy-in of assets in the pharmaceutical and agriculture industry.

Over 2 further cycles of private equity support Rory pivoted the business further towards a market data and pricing business at AgriBriefing.

He was responsible for 8 international acquisitions and 4 disposals during his time with the company. The business was sold in a highly competitive process in 2023 and since then Rory has embarked on a plural career of non-executive and advisory positions alongside some angel investments – primarily in the information, tech and events sectors.

He is currently Non-Executive Chair of financial data company Realfin.