1. John ChristopherCasey
Wood Cottage
TilfordRoad
Hindhead
Surrey
GU26 6RA
07780 462640
J.Casey64@hotmail.co.uk
John is a highly respectedsenior executive with 6 years’ experience operating at board level in both
executive and non-executive roles for global organisations. A mature executive with excellent
communication, influencing and change management skills, he has an exceptional track record of
leadingbusinessesthroughcritical transformational change programmes. A committedleaderwitha
hands-on approach and the ability to maintain the highest standards of corporate governance. His
inclusive leadership style motivates his people and teams to support and deliver complex
organisational change programmes whilst maintaining an environment of honesty, trust and
professional integrity.
CAREER HISTORY
SVP Global Controlling DHL SupplyChain 2008 - 2014
Reportingtothe CFO, responsible forfinancial planning&reporting,investmentappraisal,investor
liaisonandbusinessintelligence.
Carried out a strategic review of the global control capability consistent with effectiveness and
expenditure reduction objectives. Benchmarked and engaged with senior stakeholders exploring
optionsfocusing oncreatingafitforpurpose capabilityalignedtothe businessstrategy.Surfacedthe
risksaround bridginggapsandsimplifyingandstandardisingprocesses. Craftedatransformation plan
and gained board approval. Communicated the plan to the global controlling organisation and the
widerbusiness.Ledthe implementation,resultingin a more effective organisationata reducedcost
and increased transparency of information leading to better and quicker business decisions.
Ledan extensive campaigntoincreasethe capital marketsunderstandingof the Supply Chaindivision
businessmodel. Developedastoryline withthe investorrelationsteamto explainthe robustnessof
the businessmodelandassessedandresolvedall risksto commercial confidentiality.Preparedaplan
to deliver workshops to analysts and gained board approval. Communicatedthe storylines to the
seniorteamandhelpedtodeliverthe workshopsinLondonandFrankfurt. Thisresulted inasignificant
improvement in the capital markets understanding of the division’s business model and created
greater confidence in its ability to deliver increased profitability.
Director Logistics Finance DHL Logistics 2005 – 2008
Reportingto the CFO, responsible forfinancial analysis,businesschallenge andinvestmentappraisal.
Completed adetailedanalysis of headofficespendingpost-acquisitiontodeliversynergiesandreduce
operating costs for the Group. Identified substantial opportunities to eliminate duplication while
ensuring that financial risk was not compromised. Surfaced and resolved all operational risks and
prepared recommendations to rationalise the operation. Obtained board approval to proceed and
ensured there was a comprehensive communications plan in place for all those impacted. Led the
initiative resultinginthe introductionof strong governance processesthatensuredall synergiesand
other savings were delivered in the agreed timescales.

2. Carriedoutan appraisal of the businessperformance reviewprocess followingthe acquisitionof Exel
plc by Deutsche Post, to identify and embrace best practices in the two organisations. Reviewed
optionsand identifiedsignificantopportunitiestoimprovemonthlyandquarterlyreviewprocessesin
the newLogisticsdivision.Identifiedall associatedrisksandprepareda comprehensivetransformation
plan. Gained board approval and communicated to all keystakeholders. Led the implementation of
the newprocesses resultinginimproved transparencyof the division’sresultsandincreased forecast
accuracy.
Non-Executive Director King’sCross Central LimitedPartnership 2008 – 2015
RepresentedDHL’s13.5% interestinthe £2bn King’sCrossdevelopmentas1 of 8 directorsof the
Partnershipfollowingitsestablishmentin2008.
Conducted an in-depth review of existing governance procedures with all shareholders to ensure
these were robustandto reduce the riskof control failure. Providedinvestmentandfinancial advice
which was especially important as the partnership was initially cash constrained with no equity
injectionsfromtheshareholders. In2014, recommendedtoDHLthatitsstake shouldbe partiallysold
down given the buoyant London property market. Led the project working with the other selling
shareholders,investmentbankers,property advisorsandlawyers. The stake was sold in Q2 2015 for
a 600% profit over its 2008 book value.
PREVIOUS ROLES
Headof Financial Analysis&Planning Exel plc 2001 – 2005
ControllerLogisticsOperations MSAS Global Logistics 1998 – 2001
Group Financial Controller MSAS Cargo International 1995 – 1998
QUALIFICATIONS& EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT
BSc (Hons) Economics& AccountingFirstClassBristol University 1978
ICAEW 1981
Top Executive LeadershipProgramme Deutsche Post 2012
AdvancedCommunications McAlindenAssociatesNew York 2008
MediaTraining McAlindenAssociates New York 2008
NegotiatingSkills HartleyBrewer 2005
PERSONAL DETAILS
Interests:Walking,CyclingandFootball.