Michael Moore has chaired the board of the book festival since 2016, having been an enthusiastic supporter since its inception, both as a local resident and in his previous role as Member of Parliament for the area. Michael is a chartered accountant by profession and is currently the Director General of the British Private Equity and Venture Capital Association. He lives in Darnick with his wife, two children, lots of pets and, despite his best intentions, an increasing number of unread books.