1. JOHN PENNINGTON CV
Senior Enterprise Fellow University of Essex
Bramerton Business Centre
Bramerton Road
Hockley, Essex SS5 4PJ
United Kingdom
Contact: john@penningtonandpartners.com www.penningtonandpartners.com
john@publicspeaking4all.com www.publicspeaking4all.com
john@redwinedigital.com www.redwinedigital.com
BRIEF PROFILE
Highly motivated negotiator at all levels and in a wide area of business
An ability to focus on key main objectives
Strengths are as a strategist and working on large scale complex problems, overseeing their
implementation and bringing them to fruition
CURRENT ROLES
2008 to present
CEO of Public Speaking 4All - master class training for executives and managers
CEO of Pennington and Partners Ltd. – international business facilitators
CEO of Red Wine Group Ltd. – film, theatre and media production
PREVIOUS ROLE
2000 to 2008
Main Board Director of Dedman Property Ltd. Director of Planning and Regeneration

2. SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS
Creating Corporate Group Identity for Dedman Organization
Leading new Planning Team
Establishing a Regeneration Team working with various local governments
Leading Planning Team on largest planning application success in Southend
Consulting to many focus groups re major planning developments
Negotiating large scale projects and creating joint venture co-operation between parties
SUMMARY OF MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE
LEADERSHIP
Lead facilitator in negotiations between major international companies. Able to set out a clear vision
on projects and keep all sides focused on goals
Communication and Interpersonal Style is supportive, composed, disciplined and at ease, helping
achieve goals
Confident negotiating through difficult situations to maximise outcomes
OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT
Wide experience of chairing operational groups - both joint venture and single organisations
Responsibility for organising and goal setting through to delivery
Working with international colleagues to overcome cultural and communication challenges
CAREER HISTORY
2008 – PRESENT
CEO of PENNINGTON AND PARTNERS LTD and REDWINE GROUP LTD
2000 – 2008
MAIN BOARD DIRECTOR OF DEDMAN PROPERTY LTD
1998 – 2000
PROJECT DIRECTOR FOR DANDRIDGE DEVELOPMENTS IN SPAIN AND GIBRALTAR
1993 – 1998
PARTNER IN EVENTFUL MARKETING AND EVENT ORGANISING COMPANY

3. PERSONAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth : 25th
June 1952. Status : Married - 6 children. Drivers Licence : Full UK
Interests : Motor Racing and Music. Education: Eton House Boys School. Courses:
Various in Management, Marketing, Leadership, Communication. BusinessMemberships:
Senior Enterprise Fellow University of Essex. Ambassador for True Heroes Charity