Patrick Dixon was a doctor at University College Hospital, London, for many years where his work with HIV+ patients in the 1980s led him to found the AIDS charity ACET. An early promoter of computerised solutions within healthcare, he went on to become a business analyst. His futurist insights into trends, innovation and leadership led him to being named one of the 20 most influential business thinkers by The Times. With 15 books published, he is much in demand by international clients (including Google) as a consultant and public speaker. His wife Sheila is a magistrate.