John has a solid track record in increasingly responsible roles in duty free operations, set ups, restructuring and development in various countries including Ireland, Pakistan, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar and Saudi Arabia.

He served as General Manager of a joint venture between Al Musbah and World Duty Free Group to set up the first duty free operation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He also has downtown retail experience, having served for five years as CEO of a premier high street retail partnership in Dublin.

He was seconded to Habchi & Chalhoub, Kuwait Duty Free as Operations Manager from 1994 to 1999 and recently rejoined the Chalhoub Group to oversee the development of its travel retail business, including airline and airport concessions.

John is married to Donna with two daughters.