John Lochery

John revels in working with businesses in the food, beverage and agribusiness sectors who seek to improve their strategic and operational performance and grow their operations. He prides himself on helping high-achieving businesses to reach their goals. He has first-hand experience at managing director level which enables him to understand the challenges and opportunities affecting his clients.

John is an expert in developing and executing business strategies to improve efficiency in the operational and financial management of businesses. He has extensive knowledge of marketing strategy and branding in the food sector and an exceptional ability to identify and capitalise on growth opportunities while mitigating associated risks.

To date John has worked with over 150 businesses in the Entrepreneurs’ Programme many of whom have been through the program’s High Growth Accelerator service where he has helped them achieve transformational growth in areas from export to China and South East Asia as well as brand and innovation in product to meet new and emerging market trends.

Key areas of skill & expertise

Government Funded Consultant - Entrepreneurs' Programme

The Entrepreneurs' Programme provides eligible SMEs with free expert advice and grant funding to improve business growth and competitiveness, solve R&D and technology needs and improve capability to participate in domestic and global supply chains.