A successful and experienced Senior Executive who provides strategic leadership, drives national and international expansion, whilst ensuring the financial stability of quality VET organisations. Now Founder of Octossure, Australia’s first intelligent management and automation software designed specifically for RTOs. The SaaS system has been developed by a team of VET compliance experts, auditors and RTO leaders to de-risk RTOs almost entirely and dramatically reduce cost.“After more than 20 years in the industry I know that the costs of managing compliance and keeping up with constant changes have made it very difficult for RTOs to be profitable without taking compliance risks”. John is a “grass roots” NFP and VET sector professional with a passion for developing partnerships with industry and government; an innovative thinker with refined skills in developing International Education, Indigenous employment, youth engagement, sustainability and community development programs.”A skilled executive with a passion for the group training industry. Previously Chair Person of the National Apprentice Employment Network (Group Training Australia ltd) and Chair person of Apprentice Employment Network NSW ACT (Group Training NSW & ACT).