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John started what is now the Airlink Group as a hobby whilst at University. He has degrees in Accounts and Law. Airlink Security Park was the first company specialising in Airport Car Parking, it has enjoyed rapid growth year on year and Airlink Group is now the largest Scottish Car Park owner.
Whilst the group remains the dominant force in car parking in Scotland, its main activity is commercial property specialising in large warehousing complexes and industrial estates in close proximity to airports with over a million square feet of space. Other divisions of the group include Datastore that specialises in document storage and management, Warehousing and commercial storage, IT and Booking Agencies make up the other major sectors in the UK.
Airlink Group invests in all aspects of property development and partners with other investors in a variety of development and regeneration projects that have included an estate within Loch Lomond National Park, housing regeneration developments in towns and cities.
In life you don't get what you deserve, you get what you negotiate.
In January 2004 Airlink opened its first overseas office in Tallinn, Estonia to launch the first Scotland House, a not for profit trade house to encourage trade and investment between the Baltic States and Scotland, Scottish Capital a Baltic based venture capital fund followed this initiative and to date it has made investments in a handful of successful Estonian based companies.
John is UK Vice Chairman of 'IAPRA' - The Independent Airport Park and Ride Association, Chairman of the sister organisation in Scotland, Member of the Strathclyde University Business School Council, the Paisley University Development Campaign Board and a keen supporter of the Schools Enterprise Initiative.
John has been a member of the Exchange since 1999, has enjoyed attending many events, learning from those who have made it, and trying to help companies that are just starting. In 2002 he was awarded the First 'Exchange Special Award' at the annual conference as the best supporting member. He has also presented and chaired events for the Exchange and currently serves as a member of the board.
Registered in Scotland. Company registration number SC 160976.
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