JOHN HOLDING - MANAGING DIRECTOR

A consultant with 15 years experience gained in a wide variety of industries and different business situations, John has strong analytical skills and is a good strategic thinker. He enjoys working closely with clients in the management of change from analysis and strategic planning through to implementation and achievement of results. 

John has successfully combined a strong financial background with a more general business/commercial approach to problem solving and an appreciation of what can or cannot be achieved in a practical sense during implementation.

John qualified as an accountant (FCCA) in 1982, gained a BA degree in democratic government & politics in 1989 and was awarded an MBA from Cranfield University in 1995. He works closely with Cranfield School of Management as a business coach and facilitator on the Business Growth Programme and is the director of Holdings Limited.   

Outside of work, John enjoys sailing both in the UK and abroad. 

Michael Wright

Michael plays a key role in the management of our accounts and tax services.  With over 10 years experience, Michael specialises in business planning with a down to earth approach.

Michael is also Clergy Tax Senior, and is your contact for all clergy taxation queries and tax return services.  

Outside of work Michael’s time is spent with his young family.  As he has less time now to play football, he spends most of his time criticising his beloved Tottenham Hotspur instead. 

David Scriven

David is Marketing Manager for Holdings. He joined as Clergy Taxation Manager in 2004 after having worked for the Ecclesiastical Insurance Company as a financial services consultant for seven years. During that time he introduced Holdings to the Ecclesiastical as their preferred taxation adviser for clergy. David has always worked in the financial services sector with other jobs in insurance and broking. His involvement with church and clergy personal finance began in 1977. 

David enjoys wind surfing and is an instructor in this sport. He has instructed in many locations including Brazil where he took a four year career break spending part of this working with street children in Sao Paulo.   

James McGarry

James is an Independent Financial Adviser and Partner at Positive Solutions, the UK’s largest national independent financial adviser, is perfectly placed to take responsibility for offering personally tailored financial solutions for clients who expect more.  Outside of work, James enjoys spending time with family, travelling, reading, sports and playing drums.

Craig Hunter

Craig is in charge of all company secretarial matters, including all formation requirements.  

Craig is a passionate swimmer, who has held many important roles outside work, such as being Chef de Mission to the England team at 2010's Commonwealth Games in Delhi.  

Sallie Nash

Sallie is in charge of bookkeeping for our clients.  Sallie has over 15 years bookkeeping experience.  Out of work, Sallie enjoys spending time with her young family.