John Perkins BSc (Hons) ACA MBA in

John Perkins BSc (Hons) ACA MBA

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Joint CEO at Specsavers
📍 Guernsey

As Joint CEO of Specsavers, John Perkins leverages his background as a chartered accountant (ACA) and his MBA to drive the companys strategic direction. He has progressed through various leadership roles, including Commercial and Finance Director, focusing on international expansion and overall business growth for the family-owned global enterprise.

John is deeply committed to continuing his familys legacy by upholding the companys community-focused values. He is actively involved in initiatives to improve access to hearing and eye care for vulnerable populations, particularly those experiencing homelessness, and champions this cause publicly.

Unique fact: He is the son of Specsavers founders, Doug and Mary Perkins, and is now leading the company into its next generation.

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Experience
32 Years
Current Role
Joint CEO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Guernsey
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Family Business Legacy
As the son of the founders, he is central to the succession plan ensuring Specsavers remains a private, family-run business for future generations.
Community Healthcare Access
He actively leads and speaks about Specsavers' initiatives to provide free eye and hearing care to people experiencing homelessness in the UK and Ireland.
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Career

Work history

5-2015
Joint CEO
Specsavers
9-2007 - 4-2015
Joint Managing Director
Specsavers
9-2004 - 8-2007
Group Finance Director
Specsavers
8-2003 - 9-2004
Commercial Director
Specsavers
11-2001 - 8-2003
International Development Manager
Specsavers
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Education
2002 - 2002
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
University of Stirling
1990 - 1993
Bachelor’s Degree
University of Bristol
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