John N. Reynolds
John N. Reynolds | |
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| Born | 1966 United Kingdom |
| Occupation(s) | Investment banker, corporate leader, author |
| Years active | Early 1990s–present |
| Known for | Ethics in Investment Banking, Sharing Profits |
| Notable work | Ethics in Investment Banking, Sharing Profits |
John N. Reynolds is a UK-based investment banker, corporate leader, and author specializing in finance, recognized for his publications Ethics in Investment Banking and Sharing Profits.
With two decades of experience in investment banking, Reynolds has worked across equity research, mergers and acquisitions, financial restructuring, and principal investing. During his tenure as an equity analyst, he managed multi-billion dollar acquisition projects and crafted investment approaches yielding substantial returns. In 2014, he assumed the role of CEO at Castle Water, a water company operating in the United Kingdom.
Early life and education
Reynolds completed his secondary education at Ward Freman comprehensive school located in Hertfordshire before pursuing theological studies at Cambridge University.
Career
Starting his professional journey at HSBC in the early 1990s as an analyst focused on the electricity sector, Reynolds transitioned into investment banking by 1997. He subsequently joined Credit Suisse First Boston in 1999, moved to the American investment firm Houlihan Lokey Howard & Zukin in 2001, and later worked with the Japanese financial institution Nikko. Throughout these roles, he led significant acquisition transactions and developed lucrative investment strategies.
Between 2006 and 2011, Reynolds chaired the Church of England Ethical Investment Advisory Group, providing guidance on ethical considerations and governance for the Church’s worldwide investment assets. He also held directorship positions at the Central Finance Board of the Methodist Church and contributed to the investment committee of the Scottish Episcopal Church, alongside board memberships with various corporations.
Since 2014, Reynolds has been serving as both Director and Chief Executive Officer of Castle Water, spearheading expansion through targeted acquisitions within the UK water sector.
Recognition
Reynolds holds Fellowship status with the Institution of Engineering and Technology and is a former appointee to the Water Industry Commission for Scotland. In 2012, he was honored with an OBE for his contributions to Save the Children.