Experience

JacksonMSV Ltd

• United Arab Emirates
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Partner

  • Oct 2016 - Present

  Foreign Direct Investment & Optimisation Specialists Specialising in market entry through acquisition. We maintain strategic relationships within safe, secure and stable jurisdictions to create successful business opportunities by developing both public / private sector initiatives. Foreign Direct Investment & Optimisation Specialists Specialising in market entry through acquisition. We maintain strategic relationships within safe, secure and stable jurisdictions to create successful business opportunities by developing both public / private sector initiatives.



The AIFC Specialists

• Kazakhstan
• Business Consulting and Services

• Partner/Shareholder

  • Sep 2022 - Present

  We facilitate entry into the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) and provide services such as Licensing, Registration and Bank Account Opening. We’ll take care of the administrative headaches so that you can focus on your business. We facilitate entry into the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) and provide services such as Licensing, Registration and Bank Account Opening. We’ll take care of the administrative headaches so that you can focus on your business.


Seven Pillars Law
• Kazakhstan
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Foreign Investment Adviser #Pillar

  • Jul 2020 - Present


Lumina Capital Advisers

• United Arab Emirates
• Investment Banking
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Non Executive Director

  • Sep 2019 - Present

  Licensed Director [DFSA]: Lumina is a specialist mid-market Corporate Finance adviser, regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority, providing hands on M&A and funding advisory solutions throughout the Middle East. The senior team has more than 50 years of regional experience and specialises in connecting inbound and outbound transactions between the UAE, KSA and the UK. Licensed Director [DFSA]: Lumina is a specialist mid-market Corporate Finance adviser, regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority, providing hands on M&A and funding advisory solutions throughout the Middle East. The senior team has more than 50 years of regional experience and specialises in connecting inbound and outbound transactions between the UAE, KSA and the UK.



British Business Group Dubai & Northern Emirates (BBG)

• United Arab Emirates
• International Trade and Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director, Government & Stakeholder Relations

  • Jun 2022 - Present

  I Chaired this award winning business to business forum from 2017 to 2022. This was a voluntary position. I now support the Membership through the role of Director, Government & Stakeholder Relations on the Board.The British Business Group Dubai and Northern Emirates (BBG) is the region’s go-to business membership networking group, enabling like-minded professionals to further their business interests in the UAE and wider region.To that end, we work closely with the UK and UAE governments to provide support, counsel and advice to British businesses in the UAE, as well as those seeking to establish a commercial foothold in Dubai & Northern Emirates. Our unique and close relationship with the UK Government Department for International Trade provides our members with access to unprecedented opportunity.We also connect to a wider network of similar entities across the region and, with many companies choosing Dubai as their hub for coordinating commercial operations in Africa, Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Indian sub-continent, we are a valuable source of information and links for businesses seeking to expand their operations.

• Various BBG Committee roles

  • May 1999 - Present

  Over the course of my working life in Dubai I have variously served on the voluntary committee of the regions go-to business group. Roles have included Director of Membership, Events, Focus (Special Interest) groups and Deputy Chair & COO. In May 2017 I was voted by my peers and fellow members to the position of Chairman & CEO to drive a #member4member strategy in line with member requirements to learn and, importantly, foster trade amongst our own eco-system



The British University in Dubai

• United Arab Emirates
• Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• University Council member

  • May 2017 - Present

  As Chairman of British Business Group, Dubai & Northern Emirates John holds an honorary position on the Council of this prestigious University for and on behalf of the Chancellor, HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum As Chairman of British Business Group, Dubai & Northern Emirates John holds an honorary position on the Council of this prestigious University for and on behalf of the Chancellor, HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum



UAE UK Business Council

• United Kingdom
• Government Relations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Member, UAE UK Business Council

  • May 2017 - Present

  The joint UAE UK business council operates and advises under the guidance of both UK and UAE Governments to foster and promote reciprocal trade. The Council meets 6 monthly alternating between Abu Dhabi and London The joint UAE UK business council operates and advises under the guidance of both UK and UAE Governments to foster and promote reciprocal trade. The Council meets 6 monthly alternating between Abu Dhabi and London



Equiom Group

• Financial Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Chairman - Middle East

  • Sep 2018 - Sep 2019

  Following the successful integration of Links Group - acquired in 2016 by the global Equiom Group - John worked with the parent company in this newly created role to oversee the strategic direction of its businesses in the Middle East. Following the successful integration of Links Group - acquired in 2016 by the global Equiom Group - John worked with the parent company in this newly created role to oversee the strategic direction of its businesses in the Middle East.



Links Group

• Ukraine
• Information Technology & Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder

  • Dec 2002 - Sep 2019

  Founder of the award winning Links Group, an Equiom company since August 2016. Established in 2002, Links Group advises corporations and individuals on how best to establish or restructure a legal commercial presence in the Middle East. Founder of the award winning Links Group, an Equiom company since August 2016. Established in 2002, Links Group advises corporations and individuals on how best to establish or restructure a legal commercial presence in the Middle East.



Towry Law International

• Associate Director

  • Jan 2000 - Oct 2002

  Having orchestrated the sale of Equitable Life - Middle East business to Towry Law International, spent 2 years integrating both companies operations into Dubai regional office. Investment Services Having orchestrated the sale of Equitable Life - Middle East business to Towry Law International, spent 2 years integrating both companies operations into Dubai regional office. Investment Services



Equitable Life Assurance Society

• United Kingdom
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Manager - Middle East

  • Aug 1998 - Dec 2000

  Investment Services Investment Services



British Airways Diners Club

• Head of Corporate Acquisition

  • 1992 - 1996

  Corporate card payment systems& travel & entertainment management information system sales Corporate card payment systems& travel & entertainment management information system sales



Citibank Diners Club

• Head of Corporate Acquisition

  • 1992 - 1996

  Corporate card payment systems; travel & entertainment management information system sales Corporate card payment systems; travel & entertainment management information system sales



Kodak Copy Products UK

• Account Manager

  • 1989 - 1991

  High value capital equipment sales. Lease finance. High value capital equipment sales. Lease finance.



Metropolitan Police London

• Crime Squad Officer

  • Sep 1981 - Jul 1989

  Serious Crime Unit Serious Crime Unit