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John Marsh

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Associate Director at Rowan Partners and Rowswood Solutions
📍 Bowdon, England, United Kingdom

John is an experienced independent director and consultant with a 24-year international career at ICI, where he ran a £100 million business portfolio. Educated at Wadham College, Oxford, he transitioned into board-level headhunting. Colleagues describe him as a "true expert" and a "creative thinker" with extensive intelligence and contacts.

Outside of his consulting work, John is highly active in the public and third sectors. He dedicates his time as a Board Member for OnSide North West, a youth charity, and serves as the Chairman of the Trafford Magistrates Advisory Committee, demonstrating a strong commitment to community and civic duty.

After a successful 24-year corporate career, he pivoted to become a senior headhunter and management consultant.

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Experience
43 Years
Current Role
Associate Director
Location
Bowdon, England, United Kingdom
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Board-Level Recruitment
Has over two decades of experience as a headhunter, placing PLC Chairmen, CEOs, and turnaround MDs for private equity firms and public sector organizations.
Leadership & Mentoring
His independent consultancy focuses on providing coaching, mentoring, and advice on change leadership and strategy to senior executives.
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Career

Work history

1-2013 - 10-2015
Associate Director
Rowan Partners and Rowswood Solutions
7-2012 - 9-2021
Board Member
OnSide North West
3-2012 - 3-2016
Independent Consultant
John Marsh Consulting
10-2011 - 7-2016
Director
North of England Excellence
9-2008 - 2-2012
Managing Director
Robinson Keane
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Education
1969 - 1972
BA (Hons)
Wadham College, Oxford
1961 - 1966
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Merchant Taylors School, Northwood
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