John Collins

Sir John Collins was born in Rhodesia (Zimbabwe) and educated in Britain. He is the former chairman and chief executive of Shell UK. In 2002, he took over the chairmanship of Dixons. He is currently the president of the Energy Institute. He is also the former chairman of Cantab Pharmaceuticals and National Power. He has also worked for Vesty.

Collin's first job was with Shell Chemicals in Kenya.