He taught at Cranleigh School 1969–73, then joined the Diplomatic Service.
He was educated at Cranleigh School, England and captained the first XI cricket side for two years, playing alongside Stuart Meaker.
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May was the younger son of William May, a grocer and wine merchant, of Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, and his wife Julia Ann (née Mole), and was educated at Cranleigh School.