John Hunt - Lead Partner & CEO
Ithaca Strategy Group

John Hunt
Lead Partner & CEO
Ithaca Strategy Group 

LinkedIn: www.LinkedIn.com/in/johnshunt

Former C-suite Executive in consumer beverages with leadership roles in Europe and Asia in Strategy, Finance & Divisional Management. I bring a 25-year track record of strategic leadership and change delivery with multinational brewing companies Heineken International NV (global #2) and Scottish & Newcastle plc (global #5). 

As an entrepreneur - I am Co-founder of a wellness beer start-up and Co-owner of a high growth craft brewer. 

I am passionate in helping ambitious leadership teams deliver their full growth potential; whatever the scale or stage of development of your business. 

Please contact me today for an initial chat – I look forward to talking.


As member of leadership team at

Heineken International
world map

Development of Global 'Strategy to Win' – 6 Pillar Framework

map of Europe

'Strategy for Growth' integrating 20 European Operating Co’s

map of Asia

Creation of new Asian division via equity JV’s in India, China, Vietnam


As Founder and Co-owner of early-stage businesses

Start up of DuneSurfer Beer Co a lifestyle wellness beer - from concept to shelf.

Start up of DuneSurfer
Beer Co, a lifestyle
wellness beer - from
concept to shelf.

Scotland’s original craft brewer. Step change growth via focus on brands & channel pivot

Scotland’s original craft
brewer. Step change
growth via focus on
brands & channel pivot

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