John Stretton

John Stretton is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in the aerospace, defence, and security sectors. Currently serving as the Director for Aerospace, Defence & Security at the Manufacturing Technology Centre since August 2022, John has held the position of CEO at Hambleton Holdings since February 2019, where responsibilities include formulating business strategies and offering strategic advice to management boards. Notable previous roles include Vice President at Leonardo UK Ltd, Head of Defence at Ricardo, and Managing Director at TMV Ltd. John also contributed as a Non-Executive Director at MI Vehicle Integration Limited and has held various leadership positions at Land Rover and BMW. Educational qualifications include an MBA from Warwick Business School, a Diploma in Marketing from Leeds Beckett University, and a BSc in Biochemistry from Newcastle University.