John has over 30 years of corporate experience for companies such as Staples and Sears within both the domestic and international arenas. Throughout his corporate career John has played a key role in driving the bottom line profitability of all enterprises in which he has been involved. Additionally, John has an exceptional background in the area of developing and opening new markets, mergers & acquisitions and business turnarounds. Business disciplines that John has been involved with include:
General Management / Managing Director:
- Operations
- Marketing
- Sales
- Merchandising
- Real Estate
- Human Resources
- Finance & I.T.
Significant Career Accomplishments include:
- Senior Vice President Staples
- President Staples International
- Managing Director for Staples, UK
- President / COO Staples Communications
- Led merger and acquisition of three European businesses acquired by US corporation
- Founding Partner – Ward Joseph Consulting
- President – The Growth Coach
Certificates & Qualifications:
- John received a BS in Business Administration from Bryant University in Smithfield, RI
- Advanced Degree from Babson College in Strategic Planning and Management in Retailing
- Certified in Strategic Mindset Process
- Certified Management Franchise Systems
- Hilton Head / Bluffton Chamber “Leadership Program”
- B.N.I. Ambassador
- President B.N.I. - Savannah
John enjoys golf, bicycling and beach walks. He also enjoys his frequent trips to Europe with his family to meet with old friends. John is a member of the Chamber of Commerce and on the boards of the Palmetto Health Hospice and the Crisis Pregnancy Center of the Lowcountry.