Johnny joined Burgess’ Retail Charter division department in 2021, following 18 months as a Charter Broker at Yacht Masters. He grew up sailing on the West Coast of Scotland, from competitive dinghy racing to sailing yachts, and from a young age boats were a passion. This drove him to forge a career in yachting, starting with two seasons as a sailing instructor at The Peligoni Club in Zakynthos, Greece.

Throughout a nine-year career, he began as a deckhand on SY NAHLIN, which then led to a role as Second Officer on MY ICON, and he concluded his time at sea as Relief Captain on MY HALO. During this time Johnny sailed extensively through the Mediterranean, Caribbean, Pacific Islands, Australasia and stepped off in Thailand. He completed his Master (Yachts) 3,000GT in October 2018. Having achieved this, he was ready to come shoreside and diversify his experience into charter brokerage.

In his spare time, Johnny enjoys socialising with friends, cycling and reading - and any chance to get on or in the water of course!