Role in the Lloyd's Register Group

John is responsible to the Finance and Operations Director for the implementation of all business plans in the Asia region and for providing effective and efficient cross-business services. He supports the development of best practice in the delivery of services to clients and in the provision of support services to our Businesses. He works to continuously improve the culture of safety and quality across the region against annually agreed targets and ensures compliance with Group governance requirements and local legislation. He works with our Businesses to ensure the provision of adequate resources and the maintenance of employee competency through training and development and ensures that succession plans are in place for key positions. He works to continually enhance the profile of the Lloyd's Register Group in the Region.

CV

John joined Lloyd's Register in 1983 in the Machinery Plan Approval Department and then progressed through Advanced Engineering Services and the Chief Engineer Surveyors Department to head up the Safety Technology Group in Croydon in 1990. He became Country Manager for Canada in 1995, then Group Regional Manager for the Americas in 1998 and Regional Director for Asia in 2001. Prior to joining Lloyd's Register John trained with and then worked for NEI WH Allen.

Qualifications
John graduated from Bristol University in 1977 with an Honours degree in Mechanical Engineering and is a Chartered Engineer. He is a member of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and a Fellow of the Institute of Marine Engineering Science and Technology.

Personal
John is married with four children, enjoys walking, jazz and classical music. He is an elder at Ambassador International Church in Hong Kong.