John started his career in the brewing industry as a brewer and packaging manager before switching to procurement with Courage (Heineken) and Bass (Molson Coors). He then transferred into the food sector and worked for Bakkavor, the large, chilled food manufacturer. In 2005, John left the private sector and joined the NHS before moving to Anchor (Hanover), Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing and is now Director of Procurement at Clarion.