John Abbey
/Managing Director of Abbey Solutions International Ltd and ASI Philanthropy
As well as establishing Abbey Solutions, John is a Trustee of an Indian charity, ASSIST India, that provides support to rural communities in South India. John also provides support to a number of NGOs working in Ukraine.
Back in the 1980s whilst working as a photographer he organised and led a team on a 2,000 mile walk from London to Khartoum, called the Walk of Life. The purpose was to raise money for the famine in Ethiopia. He gained support from Sir Bob Geldof, Dire Straits rock band, and numerous companies, including Novotel, Land Rover, British Airways, Hitachi, DHL, Patagonia. International Schools raised funds and even the Pope sent his blessing!
Today, he runs a truly global organisation with consultants across the world. John spends a lot of his time supporting major donors with their philanthropy strategies, helping them direct their funds to impactful programmes. He has a separate company focusing on philanthropy. ASI Philanthropy.
John has developed strong networks in government, diplomatic community, HNWI and UHNWIs over the years.
Key Skills/Experience
- Director level and CEO positions held
- Significant experience in fundraising
- International business development
- Experience of establishing US charities
- Highly developed influential networks
- Diplomatic engagement and ministerial engagement
- International Government adviser (Education)
- Building relationships of influence
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