John Slater is a Consultant with Horton International UK and Regional Director Europe for Horton Group International. He is head of the Manufacturing and Automotive Practices. Much of his work is international with special interests in emerging markets particularly Russia, CEE, China and India.

Professional

John has been an active search consultant since 1987 managing assignments for a wide range of clients in the UK. Before entering executive search John served in the UK civil service for a short time and then did twenty years at board level with UK and US companies in the air transportation industry and in marketing services, conducting and developing business in Europe, Far East and the USA. He has lived and worked in Holland. It was the challenge of leading and growing international teams that led him into executive search. His strength as a search consultant lies in his ability to understand the issues behind a particular role, a capability that owes much to personal experience.

Special Areas of Interest

His specialist sectors include Manufacturing, Automotive, Aerospace, Life Sciences, Transportation, Defence, Engineering and Business to Business Service companies including those in PFI and PPP project management. Although most assignments are at Chief Executive or Managing Director level John has also developed a range of functional specialisms including heads of sales and marketing, manufacturing, logistics, human resources and supply chain. He has worked closely with clients developing lean enterprise techniques and global supply chain methodologies. He has particular knowledge and experience of the Middle East and of helping US companies develop in Europe. In 2005 and 2006 he has been heavily involved in helping UK manufacturers establish operations in China.