John Salmon’s career in executive recruitment started in 1984. He became a Principal in Penrhyn International when Osprey Clarke, which he founded, was elected to membership of Penrhyn International. John’s search experience covers a variety of industrial sectors, with a particular depth in retail financial services.

Before becoming an executive search consultant John worked for Shell as a Retail Planning Manager. He subsequently held senior positions in Strategic Planning and Marketing with Dalgety and Uniroyal. Before founding Osprey Clarke he was a Director of Hoggett Bowers and a Partner at Stanton Chase.

John has a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Psychology.

Representative Assignments:

• Marketing Director, RBS / Natwest

• Group Strategy Director, GUS Plc

• Chief Financial Officer, Unum Provident

• Legal Director, Zurich Financial Services

• Chief Operating Officer, Experian

• Corporate Affairs Director, Scottish Media Group

John can be contacted at john.salmon@penrhyn.com

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John Salmon