John Willmott

John Willmott is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in operational leadership and strategic consulting across various sectors. Currently serving as the Interim Chair of the British Mountaineering Council, John is responsible for guiding organizational strategy and governance. As the owner of Willmott Consulting Services Limited, John provides strategy and improvement consulting to venture capital-backed businesses. Previous roles include Chief Operating Officer at Close Brothers, overseeing major operational transformations and customer service delivery, and Vice President at Proserv, responsible for global operations. John has held critical positions in organizations such as Resolution Operations LLP, Principle Insurance Holdings Limited, Aviva plc, GE Capital, and ICI, demonstrating a strong track record in operational excellence, integration strategies, and change management. John holds an MA in Geography from the University of Oxford and a diploma in Business Studies from Saïd Business School, University of Oxford.