This website is just a place to collect bits and pieces of my written output for those who are interested. I’ve posted some of my paid-for work, but also a lot of more personal pieces based on my interests in journalism and communications, canoeing/kayaking, ocean rowing, and even personal finance. I like to think this doesn’t make me as dull as it may sound.

In my day job I work as a corporate communications director in Switzerland.

Previously I was a journalist in the UK, working for Reuters, Associated Newspapers, the BBC and some magazines and newspapers that, sadly, do not exist today.

For fun I occasionally write about media and sport. I’m passionate about elite sport in general and canoeing in particular. I was an international kayaker and raced for Great Britain for around a decade in the 1980s and 1990s. I have organised events, managed communications for World Championships and even run social media for ocean rowing teams.

In 2019 I rowed the Atlantic Ocean. I know, crazy – right? I was part of a trio and we entered the 3,000 mile/5,000km Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge – now known as the ‘World’s Toughest Row‘ – as Team Margot, to raise awareness of the Global Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Register. It’s global, so wherever you live, you can sign up. Please, please do consider registering – you could save a life!

In December 2025 I launched my bid to row the Atlantic solo in 2027. My website is here. The team (even solos are part of a team, think of the land support we need!) is called DressedToKeel – see what I did there? I’m looking for sponsors, so please get in touch if you can help!

I can also be found on LinkedIn , at About.Me, and via email.