Reviews

  • “I’ve worked with John for over 20 years…. He is an exceptional leader of teams and has the unique capability of bringing people together from different back grounds and expertise from all around the world for a common goal”

    — John Hadden, CEO, Alshaya

  • “I can honestly say he has one of the most detailed understandings of International retail and is one the best networked individuals I know. John’s knowledge of the nuances of each market and the companies he worked with allowed him to adapt the commercial models to guarantee the best chance of success. He acts with integrity and a genuine can do attitude, this combined with his good humour and ability to build long lasting relationships means he is well respected amongst the International retail community”.

    — Miles Young, MD Aura / Leem Fashion, Former CEO Al Hokair

  • “You’d have to go a long way to find someone with more experience, knowledge, understanding and contacts in international retail than John.”

    — Mark Barrett, Global Head of Retail, UNTUCkit

  • “John..is uniquely qualified in the International Retail arena…he has great experience in the key disciplines including Business Strategy, New Markets, Property and location selection, Merchandising and Product ranging , and Retail Operations across franchise, wholly owned and JV models for both Stores and Ecommerce…I have witnessed the benefits and strengths he can bring to an organisation especially in the areas of business development and growth, deal making and negotiation , and managing change an an ever evolving arena”.w List Item

    Francis McAuley, International Director, Debenhams

  • “I was very lucky to meet John when I first started as MD of ICSC Europe. I was new to the industry and John was already well known as one of the best-connected retailers with a high reputation across the industry and on a global basis…I persuaded John to lead the ICSC European Retailer Group which he did with great energy and insight, at a time that retail real estate was seeing the first challenges of online shopping. John is a positive, dynamic and thoughtful expert with great connections and a passion for delivering success and effective change”.

    Mike Morrissey, Chief Global Officer, EVP, ICSC