Having graduated as an Analytical Chemist, Steve completed a Research Masters on Maillard Reaction Flavours, with the University of Reading. This was followed by many years in commercial and technical roles with Nestlé, Northern Foods, Ashbury Confectionery and Leatherhead Food Research where he became a recognised food industry expert. He co-founded The Aurora Ceres Partnership with his wife Naomi in 2015, to provide innovation management within the Food and Beverage industry. A key focus is technology scouting for the food and beverage sector through the ACTION technology scouting platform.