Laurie is a highly recognisable figure in the UK credit industry having held a number of positions including UK Credit Operations & Development Manager at Digital Equipment, Industry Group Manager at Graydon UK Ltd, Operations Manager in the Computer & Communications Market Intelligence Centre at Dun & Bradstreet, and latterly held an International Senior Managers role at PwC.

He has a background in credit management, consultancy and training. His prime focus is
the IT and Telecoms sectors and is a Fellow of the Institute of Credit Management

He continues to chair the Computer Manufacturers Industry Group, which he formed in 1991, as well as other forums in the UK and Europe.