John is a highly accomplished executive leader with more than 30 years of experience across the banking and financial services sectors. He is recognized for his community-centered approach to leadership and a steadfast commitment to governance excellence and ethical standards. 

Most recently, John served as the Chief Executive Officer of State Trustees Ltd, where he managed over A$2.9 billion in funds and spearheaded major growth and transformation programs.

​Prior to his role at State Trustees, John was the CEO of the Australian Scholarships Group and spent three decades in senior leadership at ANZ Group, overseeing retail, commercial, and corporate banking functions. He remains active in the industry as a Board Member for both Geelong Bank and the Bravery Trust. 

His professional standing is supported by post-graduate studies in Banking and Finance from Monash and RMIT Universities, alongside memberships in the Australian Institute of Company Directors and the Financial Services Institute of Australia.