User:Amjmd1/Adrian Michael Durrant

Dr. Adrian Michael Durrant, PrEng, BSc, PhD, FRGS (3 December 1960- ) was born in Bombay, India, to Michael John Durrant an expatriate company executive and his then wife Ann Elizabeth Bushby née Critoph.

'''Early Life '''

Durrant was educated at Gresham’s School in England and at St. David’s College in South Africa. A National Engineering Scholar (UK), he received his doctorate from Loughborough University in 1988.

'''Personal Interests '''

A keen sportsman, he captained his university squad that won gold at the British Universities Sports Federation (Karate) championship in 1985, receiving his black belt the following year. He was registered as a club instructor with the British Sub-Aqua Club in 1986. In combining his passions for scuba diving and travel he has dived in various parts of the world.

'''Career '''

He founded Dr. Adrian Durrant & Associates in 1989, living for seven years in South Africa through a time of significant change in that country. In 1997 he joined a competence centre of KPMG in Holland, with which he undertook assignments in Europe and North America. He moved to Germany to co-found eHedge in 2000 and subsequently co-found Alternative Decisions in 2009. His business interests are in alternative investments, including hedged securities, property, private equity and alternative energies.

'''Family '''

In 1993 he married Judith Maria Hach. They have three daughters, Helena, Joanna and Victoria.

'''Memberships '''

Durrant was elected a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, London, in 1989 and was registered as a Professional Engineer with the Engineering Council of South Africa in 1993. He is a member of the East India Club, London.