John Chessher

John Chessher has extensive work experience in the finance industry. John started their career in 1989 as a UK & European Telecom & Electronics analyst at BNP Paribas and later joined Schroders, where they held various roles, including Head of Asia Pacific Equity Research and Head of Asia ex-Japan Research. In 2013, they became the Chief Executive Officer of Cenkos Securities Asia, where they established the Asian business and secured capital raising deals for growth companies in the region. John co-founded ANALEC Infotech Private Limited in 2003.

In 2018, John joined Stirling Coleman Capital Limited as a Managing Director and later became a Senior Adviser, focusing on raising capital for growth companies in Asia. John also co-founded Tradewize, a Fintech start-up in 2019, where they raised seed capital and developed algorithms. John's most recent role is at Henley Business School, where they serve as a Programme Director, Module Convener, and Lecturer in Finance. John'sexpertise and experience make him a valuable asset in the finance industry.

John Chessher has a diverse education history. John began their studies in 1981 at the University of Oxford, where they pursued a degree in Engineering Science and completed it in 1984. In 1991, they attended the CFA Institute and earned a Chartered Financial Analyst certification from there, which they completed in 1993.

In 2008, John enrolled at the Henley Business School and obtained an MBA degree, completing it in 2010. Later, from 2011 to 2013, they returned to Henley Business School, this time to pursue a Master of Science degree in Business & Management Research.

In 2013, John continued their education journey by pursuing a Doctor of Business Administration degree at Henley Business School, which they completed in 2019. Additionally, John acquired certificates in Securities Level 3 from The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (The CISI) in 2015, as well as CMFAS 1B & 4A from the Institute of Banking and Finance Singapore in the same year.