About Mike
After graduating from Northumbria University with a BA in Sports Science, Mike joined Simpsons Malt in May 1983 as a student assisting with the harvest intake. In November that year, Mike joined MSP as a Junior Grain Trader.
Through the years Mike has gained much experience in the UK grain trade and, ultimately, is head of the grain trading department. In 2011, Mike also adopted the role of Raw Materials Buyer for Simpsons Malt with the primary role involving the purchasing of barley for the company's Tweed Valley and Tivetshall malting operations.
Mike is a member of the Maltsters Association of Great Britain (MAGB) Trade Committee, the Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) Arable Marketing Committee and the Grain and Feed Trade Association (GAFTA) Malting Barley Committee.
Outside of work, Mike enjoys a variety of sports including golf, cycling and attending the gym.