The Ledgemoor Group ("Ledgemoor") is a boutique new business incubator, management consultancy and investing firm focusing on three verticals:-Incubating start-ups-Accelerating innovation and corporate entrepreneurship in larger established companies through consulting serivces-Supporting Private Equity Groups and other investors in identifying, evaluating and acquiring businesses with high ROI's.Many clients come from the following industries: ➣Green Energy ➣Fashion Apparel & Accessories ➣Food & Beverage ➣WellnessThe practice brings senior consultants with diverse backgrounds such as former senior corporate executives, entrepreneurs and academics. Its members apply tested methods and practices to generate innovation, and use entrepreneurial best practices to bring innovations to market quickly and with maximum returns.Ledgemoor's clients span from Fortune 1000 companies to emerging start-ups. Since its inception, it has supported multiple innovation programs and entrepreneurial ventures. The firm often incubates startup/smaller companies. This work often leads to operating management posts. As part of Ledgemoor's activities, John has assumed roles in various companies such as:➣TED Cases, New Business Development Officer (2019-2023)➣Swiss Mobility Company, CEO (2016-2024)➣MR COFFEE Coffee & Specialty Foods, President (2011-2014)➣Apiqe Inc., CEO/President (a start-up in the beverage/appliance space, 2010-2011)➣Ashimore Center, CFO (self-improvement/Wellness, 2008-2015)➣Cellective Case Inc., President/CEO (wireless accessories, 2001-2008)➣Worldwide Dreams LLC, President (fashion accessories, 2000-2001)

Executive Forum is a highly engaged community of executives from leading corporations who share a passion for "what's next" to drive the business growth of tomorrow. Since its formation in 1995, the Executive Forum has grown to over 400 members who are at the top-most leaders at market moving companies, run portfolios of the most innovative PE firms and serve as directors on boards - public, private and non-profit. Admission to the Executive Forum is based upon a rigorous nomination and review process. By design, approximately half the EF members are Presidents/CEOs, and the others are at the COO,CFO, CMO, CIO and VP levels.

Developed and led the infrastructure to support the meteoric growth of TH-USA from start-up to over $1.5B in revenues including Logistics, IT, Warehousing and Inventory Management. Supported Sales, Manufacturing/Sourcing and Finance. Co-Founder and COO of TH-Accessories (Handbags and Small Leather Goods)

Led the Finance and Administration functions of the business unit that included companies such as Champion, Hanes, Playtex, Bali, and Coach world-wide.Supported the creation of new businesses such as Champion-Europe, Mark Cross, Wonderbra, Bali Studio and the expansion of Coach world-wide.

Consultant for new product launches and new businesses for clients such as:-Oscar Mayer-Cadburry Schweppes-VSA-Grand Met-Kraft-Newman's Own-General Foods-Grolier

Focused on new product launches and new businesses world-wide including:-New bottling operations in Pepsi Cola-International-New Food Service initiatives in the U.S.-Ice Mountain, PepsiCo's first bottled-water division-Slice, PepsiCo's first fruit-based carbonated beverage