Martin Sullivan holds a BA in History and Philosophy from the University of East Anglia and an MBA from IMD in Lausanne, and studied for a 2nd BA in Law at Harris Manchester College, Oxford. He has always had a particular interest in the Napoleonic period and has been studying the life and career of Marshal Davout for over 15 years. He also has many years experience in banking and finance in both the UK and the Arabian Gulf and direct experience of management decision making.