John Blows

Current Responsibilities

John leads the Finance and Data & Analytics teams for LexisNexis in the United Kingdom and Ireland. His role includes not just providing financial control and governance but moreover ensuring that Finance is recognised as a valued business partner with team members providing direct analytical support to the leadership team. The Data & Analytics team provides valuable insight on customers, and potential customers, for all areas of the company ensuring the business is truly customer centric.

As part of a Global Finance organization John plays a pivotal role in ensuring Talent development both internationally and across other RELX entities.

Experience prior to LexisNexis

John started his career at KPMG, where he qualified as a Chartered Accountant, managing audit teams for Media & Entertainment clients.

John brings a highly commercial approach to finance, which he developed in industry leading corporations including Alliance Boots, Sony and Dairy Crest prior to joining LN International in 2011. As a senior finance executive, John has worked across broad range of functions including Sales, Marketing, Pricing, Product Development and Manufacturing.

Hobbies/areas of interest

John is a keen cyclist recently spending time in the Alps experiencing just how hard those climbs are! When not clad in lycra John enjoys spending time with his family walking the dog.