John Knights

John Knights currently serves as the Head of Services at the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), where responsibilities include providing widely used standards for sustainability reporting. Previously, John held multiple roles at the National Lottery Community Fund, including Senior Portfolio Manager and Acting Senior Head of UK Portfolio, overseeing a £60 million annual budget and managing relationships with various stakeholders. Additional experience includes positions as Head of Operations at the Sheila McKechnie Foundation, Senior Policy Advisor at the Cabinet Office, and Operations Director at the Join in Trust, among others. Educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Geography from De Montfort University.