Jon’s interest in lasers began whilst studying physics both at the University of Leeds (UK) and the Université Joseph Fourier in Grenoble (France). Following graduation with a first class honours degree; he joined one of the UK’s leading medical laser research centres at the University of Manchester to undertake a Ph.D. research project sponsored by Lynton. Whilst working in laser research, Jon was able to spend time at the world famous Beckman Laser Institute (Irvine, California) and helped develop new technologies for medical and cosmetic treatments using Intense Pulsed Light. Jon was responsible for establishing Lynton’s first clinic and training centre enabling the company to offer industry leading courses and exceptional after-sales support services. Following completion of his MBA from Manchester Business School, he was appointed Managing Director of Lynton and he is proud to have developed Lynton into the UK's leading supplier of Laser and IPL equipment offering innovative technology to a wide range of sectors including Aesthetics, Dermatology, Plastic Surgery, Urology, ENT Surgery and much more. Jon is also actively involved with wider industry matters and has recently been appointed to the External Advisory Board for the University Of Manchester (Dept. Of Physics) and holds the position of Honorary Secretary of the British Medical Laser Association (BMLA). In addition, Jon was invited to work with the Department of Health following the publication of the Keogh review into Cosmetic Surgery. As part of the Expert Reference Group established by Health Education England (NHS), Jon was nominated as the lead in developing a new educational qualification in the use of Lasers, Intense Pulsed Light and LED for non-surgical cosmetic interventions.