After learning his trade as a writer at BMP (now DDB), CDP, GGT (now TBWA) and BMP again, John joined Saatchi & Saatchi London as a senior creative in 1988.

He progressed via Creative Group Head and Creative Director roles to become Joint Executive Creative Director of the UK office, and was appointed Regional Creative Director of EMEA in 2002.

He is one of the Network's most highly awarded creatives, counting the rare D&AD black pencil, Cannes Gold Lions and the New York One Show 'Best of Show' award among his trophies.

His current role combines working closely with pan-regional clients, driving the quality of the creative work across 73 offices in 56 countries, and promoting a highly collaborative spirit.  And he is a pioneer of the Saatchi & Saatchi Tribe, an unusual  fast-track, multi-disciplinary idea-development process.

He also sits on the EMEA Executive Board and chairs the EMEA Creative Board.

He balances being flat-out in the week by studying kickboxing at the weekends, when he often finds himself in the same position.