Role

Non-Executive Director

Location

London, United Kingdom

As an independent non-executive director, John provides board governance, diligently scrutinising operations and helping to resolve key issues. He is also a member of the Group Board, bringing more than 45 years of experience in the industry to help set the strategic direction of the business.

John values a well-crafted business plan and its effective execution. He meticulously evaluates plans for different areas of the business to ensure they are comprehensive and that they are pushing Gleeds in the right direction. By closely monitoring their progress, he helps ensure their outcomes are predictable and impactful.

Having dedicated much of his career to civil engineering, three years ago John was invited to serve as a non-executive director. His outside perspective has helped expand the realm of possibilities for Gleeds. He has always valued that Gleeds is an independent business with a strong familial culture.

With a firm belief in integrity, accountability, and a performance-led approach, he considers these principles a key part of what we do as a business. As a strong advocate of Jon Enever’s client-centred strategy, they have worked together closely since its inception to ensure we uphold our commitment to our clients. Their focused efforts have enabled us to provide a better, more dedicated service, broadening the opportunities available to our people and enhancing global collaboration. He takes immense pride in supporting Jon and the team, attributing much of Gleeds' success in this sphere to their unwavering focus and dedication.

The highlight of joining Gleeds was that it’s an independent firm – one of the last remaining independent businesses for what we do. That means that the scope for personal individual career development is much broader and less prescriptive. Take advantage of the opportunities and learn from each one.

His approach and background in civil engineering are also reflected in his personal pursuits, enjoying hands-on DIY projects, and taking on new challenges. During his time living in the UAE, John and his wife toured the Middle East on their Harley.

The legal profession has always piqued John's interest, and in another life, he might have become a lawyer.