John is an entrepreneur with a leadership background in staffing and recruitment. Having worked as a director for several top global staffing companies, he founded Best International Group which grew to £130million in turnover in 18 months before selling to Spring Group in 2003.

As Chairman of Elite and Principal of Elite XL, John is now a NED and a strategic adviser to several select companies in the recruitment sector.

John has proven experience in achieving rapid and sustainable growth, both organic and by acquisition, ultimately maximising shareholder value.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

• Mergers and acquisitions
• Fundraising
• IPO
• Corporate governance
• Fast-track growth strategies
• Corporate finance
• Exit strategy
• IPO
• Leadership development
• Training
• NED