Born in Bermuda, Jon was raised and educated in London, Africa and finally Brisbane, Australia. He showed great promise as a soccer player at age 15, Jon moved to London and went onto represent two of England’s Premier Football clubs West Ham & Wimbledon United Football Clubs in the UK.
During his four years spent in London, Jon supplemented his income by working in a variety of roles including, working as a barrow boy, selling fruit/vegetables on the Romford (London) Market.
Jon later returned to Australia building a successful career over fifteen years in the print and communications industry working for organisations such as Xerox.
In 2000, Jon recognised a need in the market and founded Kwan Sports Management. Kwan became an official representative for International Sports Marketing organisation, Grand Slam International who manage many Olympic and World champion athletes.
In 2002, Kwan’s Business Network Connect Consultancy formed, specialising in connecting and coaching Entrepreneurs, and senior people within organisations such as Deloitte, Deutsche Bank, NAB, HBOS Entrepreneurs Organisation, Goldman Sachs JB Were and Macquarie Bank to activate their networks, to uncover a consistent new learning and business pipeline.
Jon’s experience, combined with his understanding of the importance of networks and how to manage and develop these relationships, guided him in creating a unique how to business network connect program 'Invisible Network'.
The key to competitive advantage does not hinge purely on the capacity to generate greater banks of intellectual capital or people, but more so on developing active business networks driven by the need to remain relevant and competent.
One of Australia’s most successful Entrepreneurs John ILhan believes “Jon has introduced a refreshing approach to the concept of forming relationships, personal interaction with business associates, and the ensuing formation of an active network”. “Jon challenges existing paradigms within the connecting and network space, re-educating us of the core values that underpin the formation of meaningful relationships.
His unique, simple and elegant approach is outstanding". "Whether you are an Entrepreneur or hold a senior position within the business community, we can all benefit from Jon's innovative approach, which ensures we don’t lose sight of ‘Who Matters? Everyone Matters"®.
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