John, who was Acting Chairman of the charity’s board for several months before taking the role permanently, is Managing Director of Osiris Commodity Consultants Ltd which operates in the wholesale energy markets.

Previously he was with the Spectron Group for 12 years, a global energy broking company, where he was MD of business development. He started as a money broker in 1974 and later spent 17 years with EXCO ending up as Director of Capital Markets before moving into what was then the new market of energy in 1996. At Spectron he ran the UK electricity desk for five years before moving into a senior management role.

John has had an involvement with WellChild since 1981 when he participated in a hot coals walking event and has been a trustee for the last seven years. He is married to Linda, has one son Paul who works in the City and enjoys golf and travelling.