John is an accomplished senior executive, sought-after Chair, NED, and intuitive investor with over 25 years’ experience leading multicultural and diverse organisations. Beginning his career in government, he transitioned to the Fortune 500, rising to the global senior management team of Electronic Data Systems (EDS), which became part of HP in a $13.9 billion deal in 2008.

John has built a diverse portfolio of investment interests, spanning early-stage ventures to pre-IPO and Plc businesses in healthcare, construction, and infrastructure. Known for “joining the dots,” he connects people, capital, and opportunities to broker deals and drive transformational outcomes.

A visionary with a hands-on leadership style, John focuses on technology-driven sectors including AI, electronic sensors, green innovation, and proprietary solutions. He is a longstanding advocate for education-industry partnerships, commercialising innovation, and delivering sustainable growth. His track record spans early-stage enterprises to £40 billion+ businesses, leading strategy, M&A, JVs, investment raising, operational transformation, and the creation of high-performing, sustainable organisational structures.