John Smith, Board Member

CEO of global media group, BBC Worldwide Ltd, COO of global luxury brand, Burberry PLC, and over 25 years’ experience in branded international consumer businesses.

A widely varied career with extensive leadership in talent based, creative and digital companies. Growth-orientation through: strategy development, multiple brand building, digital innovation, technology and international expansion.

Multiple Chairmanships and Board positions in companies listed in the UK FTSE 100, USA S&P 500, and Private Equity owned businesses, including Chairs of Audit Committees. His favorite team is the Los Angeles Lakers.