Very sorry to learn of Adrian’s death. I worked with him for a short period putting together a suite of CPC case studies for DfT just ahead of the first lockdown. He was energetic, high engaged and very generous with his time working with myself as an outsourced content specialist. It was a creative and memorable experience. He was committed to making a positive difference. Very fortunate to have worked with him. …

My thoughts go out to Adrian’s family and friends at this terrible time.  Adrian was a wonderful person to work with.  I always looked forward to our meetings and learnt so much from him.   …

I’d never met anyone like Adrian and I was only just getting to know him and his complex character.  Nevertheless, in the year or so working directly with him he taught me so much about what had made him successful in business, and he was always very giving and supportive in sharing his skills and experience to mentor me.  He is obviously deeply loved by his family, and he often talked about them with much pride and affection in our team meetings together.  It was clear from his very moving funeral how many people he touched in his short life, despite always seeming so focussed on his work and the ‘customer’.  My heart goes out to his family, but what a wonderful funeral it was to say goodbye! I loved the throbbing sound of all those Harley’s… they sounded like the slow beat of a drum as they arrived and then circled around us infront of the crematorium… Adrian also looked forward to rapid innovation in electric-motorbikes of course – but that just wouldn’t have been the same now would it, Adrian!!!          …

I attended Adrians online service yesterday. A beautiful service that showed the zest for life Adrian had and the way that he made a positive impact to his family, friends and work colleagues.  A positive man with a seemingly natural talent for balancing the explorations of ideas and the lazer focus on acheiving at the same time.    Thank you for your friendship Adrian and I hope your currently driving around heaven on a Harley !! …

My deepest condolences to Adrian’s family and friends. I was so saddened by the news. Adrian was a wonderful person and colleague, fun and sparky, always full of energy and enthusiasm. As I got to know Adrian over the last two years, I really enjoyed the coffee catch-ups we shared, hearing about his pleasure in life, most recently seeing the sheep out of the window of the new home he was so very proud of. He will be greatly missed. My thoughts are with you. …

Adrian was a joy to work with; never afraid to speak out and challenge but always in a positive and constructive way. We spent a lot of time recruiting together as well as working on the DfT portfolio and his approach to all things work related never altered; professional and determined to do the best for the organisation and always with his lovely sense of humour to the fore. I’m sending heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and colleagues, he will be missed by all.  …

I had the opportunity to work with Adrian on a few small projects and his sense of fun, energy and passion shone through.  We bonded over a love of live bands, festivals and family.   Sending lots of love to his family at this time.   …

Adrian, You brought a rare understanding of our value and contributions that made us better, happier and more engaged, every day. You have left a huge hole in our team. I’ll miss meeting you in the coffee shop by DfT, and video calls with our dogs! We are so much less without you. Ruth x …