Neil Drain - Committee Member

Neil Drain has been involved in the industry for the past 19 years, nine as managing director of Vivanco UK.

He started his career at the Stock Exchange fully intending to carve out a niche in the City. However, as it turned out, he was head hunted for a sales job in the consumer electronics industry where he progressed to sales management, ultimately becoming sales director of a large accessory company which he left to set up Vivanco UK in August 1991.

Today Vivanco UK is a market leading brand whose dynamic growth in the UK is the result of the company's unique marketing approach, which treats accessories as a complete concept.

Neil enjoys most sports and is a keen golfer and a member of Harpenden Golf Club. He also enjoys cricket and is a member of the MCC and a vey keen Tottenham Hotspur supporter.

Married with two sons, Neil and his wife Sharon live in Harpenden, Herts.