John was a general manager for major importing and trading companies in the timber trade, with over fifteen years at main board level with both privately managed and quoted companies which achieved sales from £20 mill to in excess of £1.25bn..He had responsibility for international mergers , acquisitions and disposals. John was CEO of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance charity. An experienced trustee with Not of Profit organisations including a research organisation. a charitable Care Home and an independent school.