He is the son of a GP and has a keen interest in the countryside which has stemmed from an equestrian and hunting background. Jonathan completed a BSc (Hons) degree in Rural Land Management from the University of Reading.

He will be based at the Ludlow Ox Pasture Office with John Uffold Chairman of McCartneys, where he will be primarily concerned with all aspects of rural professional work. At a time of increasing emphasis being placed upon environmental issues Jonathan will be a strong addition to the rural professional team McCartneys have put together to meet changing policies in British Agriculture post CAP reform.

Jonathan will be living and working in the rural community and hopes soon to be an integral part of it.