Clive founded Strategic Management Partners "SMP" in 1990 after developing new products and services internationally for USA and German PLC's. Since 1990 Clive's international trading has taken him across EU, Africa, Middle East and Asia. SMP partners with government funding agencies, trade embassies, professional bodies, universities, corporates and high growth SME's. Clive's authoring includes The European Business Handbook, The International Guide to Management Consultancy and Business Ethics published by The Economist. His scope of support includes risk and reputation management, supply chain vetting, ESG assessment for Responsible Business Standards, due diligence for equity investment, dispute mediation and intellectual property protection.