John Barton (businessman)


Robert John Orr Barton is a British businessman, who is the chairman of Next plc and EasyJet.

Early life

Robert John Orr Barton was born in August 1944, in Lahore during the British Raj.
He was educated at Gordonstoun School, completed an MBA at University of Strathclyde, and is a chartered accountant.

Career

Barton became a member of the board of Next in 2002, deputy chairman in 2004 and chairman in 2006. He is the chairman of EasyJet and a non-executive director of SSP Group.
Barton has been the chief executive of JIB Group and chairman of Cable & Wireless, Catlin Group, Jardine Lloyd Thompson, Wellington Underwriting, and Brit plc, and a non-executive director of WH Smith and Hammerson.

Personal life

Barton lives in the UK.