John has represented Ulster Rugby on the IRFU Committee for many years. During his time with Ulster Rugby, he held several positions, including Treasurer, Chair of the Finance Committee and member of the Branch Committee, Management Committee, Nominations Committee, Stadium Development Committee and Professional Game Board.
He also served as Ulster Branch President for the 2013/14 season.
John was first appointed to the IRFU Committee in 2014 and is a Member of the Management Committee, the Rugby Committee, Chair of the Women’s Advisory Group, Chair of the Club Loans Committee, and Member of Finance and Remuneration Committees.
He was previously Chair of the Age Grade Committee and a Member of the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2017 Advisory Committee.
A qualified accountant, John worked for many years in the clothing and textiles industry but spent the last nineteen years of his working life as Director of Services within Methodist College.
John served as President of the IRFU for the 2022/23 season.
