The Johnian Blog

Katharine Newby Grant (née Joy) (1996) is Vice President of Brand Organisation & Beauty Care at Proctor & Gamble. She talks about her career journey and some of her sporting passions and successes.

Andrew Howell (1986) is Executive Vice President of Technology at KBC Advanced Technologies. In this article he talks about decarbonisation and the transition to greener fuels.

John Cassy (1993) is Founder and CEO of Factory 42, an immersive technology and experience studio. He tells us what goes into the creation of ‘impact entertainment’.

Helen Pattinson (1998) is Director of Fundraising and Communications at War Child UK. Here she discusses the impact the earthquake in Syria and Turkiye and the war in Ukraine have had on her work.

The Master, Heather Hancock, describes some of the ways the College is addressing energy usage in its estate, as well as highlighting the research work conducted by its members in this area.

The Johnian Society Committee welcomes four new members; Nigel Topping (1985), Liz Broom (2015), David Bailey (1969) and Craig Murphy (2008).

Jacob Kenedy (1999) is a chef and owner of Bocca di Lupo, Gelupo and Plaquemine Lock. Here he tells us about his culinary inspirations and the motivations behind each of his eateries.