Meet the team
John McLachlan
My background is deeply embedded in the synergy between people and business. As Chief Financial Officer and Co-Founder of Monkey Puzzle Training, I bring over 30 years of experience as a Chartered Accountant and tax specialist to lead financial strategy with a focus on sustainable high performance.
I have navigated the full business lifecycle, from launching start-ups and managing reorganisations to overseeing complex technical and software implementations. I believe that true financial leadership requires more than just technical expertise; it requires an innate ability to partner with people through complex, stressful situations. This human-centric approach has made me a trusted advisor to senior executives and business owners.
With a Masters in Psychology with a specialisation in Business and a Masters in Health Research alongside my business qualifications, I am passionate about helping senior teams create efficient, effective organisations. This unique combination allows me to foster high-performance cultures while maintaining the financial discipline and rigor required for long-term, sustainable success.


Becky Westwood

Sarah Andrews

Sandrine Bruneau

Laxmi Jaishi

Nicola Rae

Cristina Magro

Jennie Backshell

Claire Keane
