“I’ve worked closely with John in several different capacities over the last five years.  I know him to be an incisive thinker and a man of action; a rare combination.  I’ve seen him quickly reach the core on complex issues and then move methodically to either untangle them or to capitalize on the opportunities they present.  He is a leader who commits all of his capacity toward a challenge.  He is a savvy player who knows how to get things done at any level of an enterprise and as a CFO I also have to mention that he knows how to do it in a cost effective way.  He is a seasoned veteran on the global landscape with deep, hands-on experience in many markets.  I also know him to be a man willing to donate his time generously to the community.  In all cases when I have worked with him, the results are of high quality and have lasting impact.  If you want a quality, high-impact player, John Fewster is a good choice.”

 Dan Hammang
Executive Services Partner

Tatum/Division of SFN Group
San Diego office
mobile ••• 858.775.6302
dan.hammang@TatumLLC.com

 John and I met in 1981 at SmithKline Instruments (SKI) where he held the position of International Marketing Manager for Chemistry Products.  My position as Quality Control Manager required frequent interactions with Marketing and Manufacturing to insure that customers could depend on a steady supply of high quality chemistry reagents for their laboratories.

 The early work relationship with John was based on mutual respect for the training and discipline that each of us, as part of a team, brought to the business.  John always demonstrated a high degree of commitment and excitement about the diagnostic products he was responsible for.  His boundless energy is his signature and was evident to everyone that interacted with him.

 We had the good fortune to meet again in 2008 when John was appointed Group CEO for Calpro AS, and invited me to join the team to manage the quality and regulatory activities of this Norwegian company.  From the very start of our renewed relationship, I was reminded of John’s excellent leadership skills which have now fully matured.  He consistently demonstrates a high degree of focus on the most critical business objectives, using his creativity and negotiation skills to resolve conflict and find win-win solutions to complex problems.  His strong work ethic and tireless dedication to completing tasks on time, builds confidence among colleagues, business partners and customers.  John is sensitive to others while setting very high standards which he models by example.

 John understands customer needs and is uncompromising on the quality and dependability of the products and brands he represents.

Ronald Schoengold

Principal

E Gold Solutions

Quality Solutions for Biotechnology

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