John G. Courtney is the Founder and CEO of Boardroom Advisors, a company that provides over 200 Part-Time, Fractional Director-level experts in finance, marketing, sales, IT, HR, and more, as well as CEOs, MDs, NEDs, Mentors, and Coaches. All Advisors have scaled businesses and are available immediately, with no recruitment fee or commitment. Boardroom Advisors also offers advice arund Skilled Worker and Innovator Founder visas for international entrepreneurs and talent.
With over 40 years of experience as a Board Director, Strategy Consultant, and Entrepreneur, John has started seven of his own businesses and advised over 100 scale-ups, family businesses, and SMEs on strategy, growth, and innovation. He has been ranked among the Top UK Entrepreneurs and Innovators, and has won a Lifetime Achievement Award for his contribution to the digital and tech sector. He is also a highly respected Mentor and Judge for several leading programs and awards, such as Microsoft Scale-Up, Pitch@Palace, SETsquared, and Amazon Scale-Up Awards. John is passionate about helping businesses succeed and grow, and sharing his expertise and insights with the next generation of entrepreneurs.
He is also a cricket enthusiast and a charitable leader, having served as the Chairman of The Lord's Taverners (West), a national charity that supports disabled and disadvantaged children through sport.