Managing Director of Responsible Business
Ten years at HRH The Prince of Wales's (Now King Charles III) Responsible Business network, culminating as MD of The King's particular CSR & Sustainability orientated initiatives. Responsible for a variety of programmes

across the UK and twenty countries worldwide.

Leaving in 2010 to develop a new purpose agency, appointed by His Majesty as a special representative,

for a further seven years.  Created two new royal initiatives.

Appointed trustee of one of the Prince's charities. 

British Army Officer

Graduate of The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. Commissioned originally into the Light Infantry, subsequently The 22nd (Cheshire) Regiment and served with The Wessex & Glosters, retiring as a Captain after service worldwide.

John credits the Army in training him to be able to assess complex situations, formulate a plan, communicate that plan and motivate people to follow his lead in its execution. For almost three decades since, this skills set has supported a great many leaders and organisations in their own endeavours.

Agency Founder

Created one of the first specific ethical purpose strategy agencies  in the UK. Developed new thinking and process working with clients in Europe, the Middle East and North America.

EMEA Managing Partner at OMNICOM's

ONE HUNDRED is the World's first multi-disciplinary marketing group consisting of nine of Omnicom's leading global agencies.

Our specialisms are in PR, Marketing, Digital, Brand, Advertising and Creative. 

Serial Founder

Founder of The Jubilee Hour in 2012, recognised as the largest mass mobilisation of volunteers in the UK

since WW2 with 2.7million volunteers.

Co-Founder of Remember WW1 in 2014 mobilising and recognising national programmes of commemoration.

CHARITY ROLES

Trustee, Patron and Ambassador

SSAFA

The Prince's Foundation for Building Community 

Prince of Wales's INTBAU

The Pakistan Recovery Fund

MPCT

Internews

Charity Film Awards

ImagineIF

The Clore Social Fellowship

NON EXECUTIVE ADVISOR 

Multiple Interests

NED experience in Brand, PR, Digital, Airline, D&I, Insurance

'Entrepreneur in Residence' at Chester University Business School and University Centre Shrewsbury

Specialist advisor to global businesses and business founders.

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Bestselling Business Author & Commentator

WH Smith No3, Forbes Top 15 read, Amazon No 10. Regular commentator on ethical purpose, marketing, communication, sustainability and business impact on society. Multiple podcaster and speaker across various platforms.

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