John has been a qualified practitioner since 1977, a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, a registered company auditor, tax agent and a registered SMSF auditor.
As well as Australia, John has gained international experience in the United Kingdom, Europe, North America and recently Asia in the areas of business investigation, restructuring, international tax planning and valuations.
John was managing director of First Capital Finance, a company providing investment finance to International clients.
As a member of the Australian Industry Development Corporation (AIDC), John was jointly responsible for the growth of high technology company providing products to the defence industry both in Australian, Europe and the United States of America. John was responsible for international contract negotiations, bid preparations and contract management review and reporting.
John was contracted to Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) to review and structure the Commercial Radioscopes division. John was responsible for the negotiation of successful tenders of a number of commercial contracts both in Australia and New Zealand.
John has consulted to a varied range of industries including:
- Construction
- Aeronautics
- Motorsport
- Hospitality
- Aged Care
- Export and related services
John’s experience is summarised as follows:
| Touche Ross & Co | 8 years |
| KPMG (International) | 5 years |
| Australian Industry Development Corporation | 5 years |
| Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) | 2 years |
| First Capital Finance (Hong Kong) | 4 years |
| Selingers – Chartered Accountants | 8 years |
| JS Accounting Group | Current |
