John's Profile

I am a law graduate and a qualified Associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute. I’ve advised over a hundred employers – both private and public sector – during my 20 years in health and risk management. 

As well as board directors and business owners, I have worked with government departments, HR directors, compensation and benefits managers, insurance and risk managers, health and safety specialists, occupational health professionals, employee benefits consultants, lawyers, accountants, management consultants, insurers, hospitals and a wide range of treatment providers.

Before setting up Shandwell, I was CEO of Medisure, a Third Party healthcare administrator. I managed the business through cultural and strategic change, gaining IiP accreditation at first application with the assessor reporting ‘It is quite remarkable how the CEO has changed the culture of the company since his appointment.’ I strongly believe that organisational culture has an important part to play in any health and wellbeing strategy.

At Medisure, we introduced new concepts in healthcare for employers including musculoskeletal and mental health treatment networks, always looking to improve the employee experience and reduce the employer's costs. Clients enjoyed independently audited service levels 13% higher than the market average. They included Honda, Sky, Centrica, Unisys, Surrey Police and London Underground.

I also led the team that was engaged by PruHealth to help them launch successfully in the UK.

At Marsh and McLennan, I was Senior Vice President and held a number of key roles across the business, developing strategic partnerships and working with a wide range of clients, all with different risk profiles. I built up an in depth knowledege of the full spectrum of employee related risk. 

My most recent work has included:

• An 8 month commercially confidential appointment advising the CEO and Strategic Board of Nuffield Health on corporate strategy.
• Advising Capgemini and the DWP on the the effectiveness of employee health measurement tools.
• Working with the Group Head of Health at Centrica British Gas on their Well Flourishing People Programme for senior managers.
• Engaging large private sector employers to sign up to a joint initiative for the East Midlands Public Health Community to tackle the rising levels of obesity.

In each of my assignments, I use my experience and knowledge to make a positive, measurable difference.