John started his career in Goldenport Group in 2001 as a Commercial Manager of its dry bulk and container fleet. He was appointed as Chief Executive Officer of Goldenport Holdings Inc. in 2012.
John also co-founded Oceangold Tankers Inc. in 2007, a product and chemical tankers specialist that focuses on LR2, LR1 and MR2 type vessels and he was actively involved in setting up and managing Golden Yachts, a super yachts management and chartering business. In 2016, he successfully managed to acquire and re-capitalize the vessels owned by Goldenport Holdings Inc. which were absorbed by the Goldenport Group. Today, the Group operates a fleet of more than 35 ocean-going vessels and 8 super yachts. John holds a BSc in Business Administration and an MSc in Shipping, Trade and Finance from CASS Business School, London.