Biography
John leads work to engage the private sector, driving catalytic impact through engaging
private sector resources, philanthropy and innovative finance. John has been Executive
Director at UBS Optimus developing new products/innovative financing instruments; The
COO at the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition increasing the positive impact of markets
for the poor; Established and managed the program portfolio of CIFF; An East and Central
Africa Regional Manager for Oxfam, Country Director in Afghanistan and Sri Lanka; A board
member of the Mines Advisory Group a Nobel Prize co-laureate; and worked in private
sector finance and pharmaceuticals .