Group Executive Committee 
Executive Vice President, Policy and Corporate Affairs (age 55)
Skills and experience:
Sir John joined the Group in September 2009 from BHP Billiton where he was president, Europe. Formerly, he worked in the Diplomatic Service, holding various posts in Stockholm, Moscow and Brussels, where he was the UK’s Permanent Representative to the European Union for four years. He is responsible for government and public affairs, communications, social performance and Business Principles.
Membership of Group Executive Committees