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Simon McNeill-Ritchie

Simon is a former British diplomat who served in Japan, the Soviet Union, and the Americas, later teaching at Bayes Business School.
An avid explorer of 85 countries, he currently presents a weekly travel show on Radio Bath. He also serves as the co-founder and CEO of Radio Bath CIO, a charitable community station that provides media training to help disadvantaged youth improve their employability. Beyond broadcasting, Simon is the author of seven local history books and a collection of WWI poetry. He is currently completing a PhD at the University of Cambridge.
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