Before joining the SFGB, John was Group CEO of Ixion Holdings. His career has spanned the public, private and charity sectors and has been in transformational change, partnership working, delivering outstanding services and leading successful growth. Previous posts include: Managing Director, Surrey County Council; Board Executive, Shaw Trust Charity; and Commercial Board Director, P&O Ferries. John is also Deputy Chairman/Non-Executive Director of an NHS Foundation Trust acute hospital.