Austin is co-founder of DNA Capital and holds several non-executive and advisory roles across a variety of sectors, utilizing his skills in marketing, communications and consumer insight. He spent twelve years playing professional rugby with the Leicester Tigers, England and the British Lions, following which he went on to work for Credit Suisse Private Banking. He is also a patron of 3 charities; The Rainbow Trust, NSPCC and the Nicholls Spinal Injury Foundation.

Austin's tenacity and ferocious work ethic as a professional sportsman has earned him growing plaudits as his profile in the boardroom grows. Few individuals know the importance of building a winning team and maintaining the constant drive for excellence than high performance athletes.