Alex’s background is in writing, research and communications. He joined Brunel after five years at St. James’s Place Wealth Management, where he worked as Investment Communications Consultant, writing on investing and markets for clients and partners, and developing and delivering new communications campaigns. Prior to St. James’s Place, Alex worked as Head of Communications for Somerville College, Oxford, delivering their new website. Alex has also worked as a journalist in the UK and China, covering both general and financial news, including as a correspondent covering bond markets during the eurozone crisis. As well as articles and chapters, he has also published a book, which came out in 2014.