John Perry

Visiting lecturer teaching business planning and operations

John Perry has over twenty years industry experience within the event and arts management sector, initially starting his career within the nightclub business where he became a manager of his own nightclub at the age of twenty. John has worked within both the private and public sector and managed events ranging from rock/pop concerts to cultural festivals and managed venues such as concert halls and arts centres. John gained his Masters Degree from the University of Sheffield and he is now completing a Doctorate in Education which is examining academic transitions.

At Sheffield Hallam University John is the Undergraduate Programme Leader for the Events, Food, Hospitality and Tourism Management Degrees/HND's. John is also responsible for Sheffield Hallam programmes in Hong Kong. John has a wide experience in lecturing across mainland China and also contributes to international programmes in Switzerland. At Sheffield Hallam John specialises in the arts and cultural management subject areas, such as, arts policy and the cultural/creative industries. John also leads on the final year business simulation module which develops student skills in business planning and operations.