Our distinguished Non-Executive Director, John Lewis, is the next up in our ‘Take Five’ series.
John is a celebrated entrepreneur recognised for his innovative approach in kitchen and furniture design. Founding his company in 1972, Lewis transformed traditional craftsmanship by introducing bespoke, high-quality, and stylish kitchen furniture. Notably, he introduced both the fielded panel and shaker door styles. His emphasis on attention to detail, quality, value, and commitment to excellence set his business apart. He established John Lewis of Hungerford as a leader in the bespoke kitchen market, with television appearances and celebrities a regular occurrence. He was able to successfully reinvent the business during the recession of the nineties, which then led to a stock market flotation. His success is marked by a blend of creativity, quality, and a keen commercial understanding of customer needs.
Tell us a little bit about how you work with Just Shutters?
I like to think I am a support to Chris and occasionally give him a good idea.
What do you love most about your work with Just Shutters?
Going to see the lovely people in the Bournemouth showroom.
What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?
“You’ve got to put yourself out.”
What is an interesting fact about yourself?
In 2010 I drove a 1968 Hillman Hunter from London to Sydney.
Name five things you can’t live without?
A4 pad and pencil
Some woodworking tools and a bench
At least one old car or a van
Some red wine
Plenty of space and beautiful things to look at with time to think
If you had a superpower, what would it be?
To know more about our next life after we die.
