John Hawthorn

John Hawthorn is a seasoned professional in the freight and shipping industry with extensive experience in management and operations. Currently serving as the Global & Group Development Manager and Head of Overseas Partner Relations at Hemisphere Freight Services Ltd, John oversees overseas partner relations since October 2024. Previously, John was a Company Director at CO UK Shipping and Trading Limited from April 2013 to April 2024, responsible for overall company operations. Earlier roles at Maersk Line (2000-2012) included Head of Global OOG and Break Bulk Cargo, where responsibilities included pricing and policy for those cargo types, as well as management positions in Africa vessel operations, UK operations, and intra-European trades. John holds an educational background from St Josephs College, attended from January 1980 to January 1985.