Sector Specialisation

Communications, Internet and digital media

John joined FirstCapital in 2004 and has over 14 years of experience in international M&A, equity issuance, IPOs and financial structuring.  Recent deals he has worked on include Multimap, Centric, PlayerOne and Smart421. Prior to joining FirstCapital, John was Global Head of Telecom, Media and Technology Corporate Finance at HSBC where he led transactions worth over $40 billion for prestigious clients such as Hutchison, Telenor, NTT DoCoMo, MTNL, OTE, Orange, Esprit Telecom and MSI.

Previously, as a telecom strategy consultant at KPMG, John worked worldwide with clients including BT, C&W, Globalstar, Hughes, Oftel, Verizon and Vodafone on mobile licence bids, sector restructuring, new venture businesses, market and financial modelling.  He also spent several years at Regis McKenna, a silicon valley positioning specialist, where the ‘Crossing the Chasm’ concept originated.
Early in his career, John spent 5 years at Mitel, where through product management, marketing and sales roles, he became responsible for their digital switching business across EMEA. John started his career in growth technology ventures, including a start-up which became a successful venture-backed MBO. He has a starred first class degree from Trinity College, Cambridge in Electrical Sciences.

Contact John

Call +44 (0)20 8563 1563
Email john@firstcapital.co.uk

Favourite Saying

“All paid jobs absorb and degrade the mind” (Aristotle).

Best Ever Holiday Destination

One I haven’t been to before.

Favourite Pastime

Actually, I like working. But mountain-walking is pretty good.

Favourite Way To Spend A Saturday Afternoon

Out.

Past Achievement I Am Most Proud Of

1. Son and Daughter: 19 years hard labour, so far
2. Saving my first company by winning £1m project, having been told on my return from honeymoon that the business was bust.