John Birtwhistle

John Birtwhistle is an experienced executive in operational leadership, currently serving as Chief Operating Officer at UKFCamara Consulting & Training since June 2024, where the focus is on empowering businesses through comprehensive digital strategies. Prior to this role, Birtwhistle held the position of Operations Director at Create/Change from October 2023 to March 2024, providing consultancy for operational efficiency in a startup environment. Birtwhistle's previous experience includes a significant tenure at esynergy, where as Chief Operating Officer, responsibilities included driving digital transformation and achieving ISO compliance in highly regulated sectors. Earlier roles with esynergy included Head of Operations and Sales Operations Manager, highlighting a strong foundation in business operations and commercial strategy. Educational qualifications include a BSc in Materials Science with Sport from the University of Birmingham, along with foundational education at Ilkley Grammar School.