After six years in farm management, firstly in Suffolk and subsequently in Eire, John joined Andersons in 1985 and works throughout central and southern England. He is now based at Andersons Midlands' office in Ludlow.

With clients in many sectors he increasingly advises on strategy and business development and has particular experience in helping businesses address the issue of succession.

He has a specialist knowledge of top and soft fruit production as well as coordinating Andersons Midlands work on joint ventures, contract farming agreements and collaboration.

John lives with his family in Herefordshire. Away from work he is a keen cricket and hockey player and enthusiastic fisherman.