Fordham, John F.: - John graduated in Business Studies at Hendon College. After graduation, extensive experience and knowledge was acquired with a range of employers such as a large UK manufacturing conglomerate, an American international manufacturer, an international packaging manufacturer; then as international marketing and product development manager and executive committee member for Autotype International. That company had grown slowly for 100 years, then following a period of intensive growth at 40% per annum it grew to over 250 employees and the company won the Queens Award for Export. Next, John took over as MD for the turnaround of Geka Manufacturing, the UK operation of a German group, which had been unprofitable for 10 years. John and the team turned the operation around in six months. Later it became one of the fastest growing and profitable UK companies in its category. While at Geka John was invited to join the Recognition Panel for Investors in People (IIP) in the Thames Valley Training and Enterprise Council. This was after Geka obtained the award with high scores in leading and training of employees. Following Geka, John became a business advisor and obtained sponsorship with the relevant UK Government department and also the Irish Government. Later with a partner, they established their own business consultancy. The wide experience in company management, and additional years as a business consultant, have provided the practical and real life examples used in Rocketship Management for achieving business growth and profitability.