Graham was educated at Loretto School, Musselburgh and at the University of Aberdeen where he graduated with an MA (Hons) in Economics.  He began his career with KPMG in London before moving into the recruitment industry with Robert Walters Plc in 1998, latterly as Director of their Accountancy and Finance Contract Division in London.

Graham returned to Scotland in 2011 where he joined Page Executive to run their Financial Services Practice. Graham, joined FWB in 2013 and has successfully managed many high profile assignments and multiple appointments across a wide range of disciplines in Scotland