Born in London in 1955, John graduated from Hull University in 1973 with a degree in Mathematics and Physics. He joined Plessey Semiconductors from University where he became a graduate engineer and completed further studies in digital and analogue electronics.

From Plessey John joined Honeywell where he focused on Analogue CMOS design. In 1985 he joined SSSL as a Design Engineer.

John is now responsible for a team of engineers that are focused on the development of solutions for the Tomkins electronics group of companies. He is also a Consultant Engineer on the Management Team.