Rehan Khan, was born in Wimbledon, in 1971. His parent's home was close to the quintessential All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club and a bike ride away from Wimbledon Common. As a child he loved listening to swashbuckling tales of heroism and valor, as well as dabbling in science fiction. As an adult he has worked in Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia. He is a trained Social Scientist and an avid life-long student. He lives in Dubai, with his wife and two children.