Speaker Profile

John is the owner of Save Our Soles which is engaged in recycling and reusing shoes and apparel in Australia.
An influential leader, John is committed to finding great vehicles to align himself with to make the world a better place for the next generation. He was a founding board member of B Lab Australia and New Zealand that look after B Corporations who are leading a global movement to redefine success in business. John also sits on the Retail advisory group of Charitable Recycling Australia and Save the Children, Australia. John is also State Chair for Special Olympics Victoria
When it comes to corporate social responsibility, John has years of insider experience and a realistic, pragmatic view on how companies can create real change. He has worked in the sporting industry for over 30 years with roles at Puma, And1 and Sportsco, discovering his passion for social responsibility and business when he chaired Nike’s environmental group for the region and joined its first Global Climate Change summit in Portland.