He has edited leading consumer magazines like Angling Times, Today's Golfer and Garden News. He became heavily involved in the pet industry in 2009 when he was made Editor of Pet Product Marketing, and over a three year period built up a good relationship with the trade, including the AQUA team. Neil, who took over as AQUA Press Officer in November 2012, has three dogs – Lucky, Oskar and the latest addition Billie.