John Wood has been a headhunter for 20+ years, running his own Executive Search Consultancy, filling critical senior vacancies for corporates, SMEs and start-ups. His multiple automotive clients include The Institute of the Motor Industry (“The IMI”) and IBIS Worldwide / Bodyshop Magazine.

He is also Founder of CareerGrandmaster.com, developing his unique CGX Coaching Programme to help highly ambitious C-Suite Execs to accelerate their career aspirations. He works one-to-one with C-Suite Exec Candidates, to help them land their dream role inside 90 days, in the perfect organisation, with a 35%+ remuneration hike (without grinding through countless applications & interviews). He has successfully coached Exec Candidates from many automotive and related businesses, including Bentley, Jaguar Land Rover, BMW, Aviva & The IMI.

John understands, in depth, how hiring organisations think and operate and is passionate about maximising both recruitment ROI for businesses and the candidate experience for the people they hire.