With more than 20 years in international sales and marketing positions in the Telco and IT industries, coupled with an instinct for sales and an ability to motivate others, is what makes John such an exceptional trainer and facilitator.

His experience in senior sales and marketing management has taken him across the world from Europe through to Asia and Australia where he was a member of the original Optus bid team that won the licence to become Australia’s second telecommunications carrier.

With this milestone under his belt, John hit the ground running to focus his career on the mobile devices business, positioning names such as Nokia and Siemens as undisputed leaders in their field.

With ten years experience in Asia, John was responsible for Nokia’s brand strategy and sales and marketing functions across the Asia Pacific region. He led a team of local and expatriate staff across 14 countries through the myriad of operational and tactical issues associated with developing a world-class brand. Additional experience in general management in Southeast Asia placed him at the forefront of implementing strategies to outperform competitors across many Asian cultures.

Returning to Australia, he joined Siemens as General Manager for their mobile division leading his team to develop partnerships with major telecom carriers and blue chip corporations.

Sharing his invaluable pool of expertise and knowledge through delivery of workshops in persuasion, influence, strategic value selling and Asian business culture, John prides himself on being able to contribute to the success of his client’s business and to the growth of their people.

John is an HBDI™ certified practitioner.