Vision Critical has appointed John Thornton as a Non-Executive Director. John was previously CEO of the largest national mid-market insurance broker in the UK, AON Group.

He comes to Vision Critical with a proven track record of delivering bottom-line results as a commercially focussed, strategic business planner, with an outstanding record of operational leadership, business development and change management. The appointment will further strengthen the Vision Critical Board as the company enters an exciting new phase of its development.

John joined Aon in November 2002 from the Royal Bank of Scotland Group where he had been Managing Director of Corporate and Commercial Banking for the UK and Chairman of the Banks’ factoring and invoice discounting company. The majority of his career has been spent in Corporate Banking with various organisations in London, New York and Chicago. John spent 7 years working in the US, initially as Head of Strategy and Marketing, leading the expansions of the Banks’ US business and subsequently as SVP Mid-West Operations and later EVP for the North American Corporate Banking Operation. While in Chicago, John attended the Advanced Management Development Programme at the Kellogg School. He is a member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers and a sought after speaker at various Risk Management conferences. John graduated with a MA in History from Cambridge University in 1980.

Oliver Chadwick, CEO, comments: “John’s wide experience and track record, especially in new markets, will enable him to greatly contribute to the Board’s strategic planning and we look forward to working closely with him. John is here to assist Vision Critical in maximising brand and shareholder value, as well as utilising his substantial experience to guide the business through strategic channels and opportunities.”