John has over 40 years experience in working in compliance, systems, management and financial consultancy. In his current consulting role, he provides overall direction in statutory audits as well as advisory services. He has over 35 years Middle East experience, of which most have been in the Gulf region, and therefore is familiar with the regional business environment and economy and well-positioned to ensure these are understood and taken into account. John has developed expertise in a wide range of businesses, carrying out consultancy/audit engagements, litigation support and fraud investigations, covering different industries including shipping, banking, industrial, construction, contracting, insurance, financial service companies, oil and gas. He is also experienced in process re-engineering and systems consultancy, business strategy studies, business valuations, and in project consultancies. John has also been involved in advising regional governments on privatization issues relating to agricultural, banking, ports, and hotel institutions. Services Audit and assurance Corporate finance Governance, risk and internal audit Sectors Banking, finance and related support services Construction Private clients and family offices Real estate Wholesale and retail