Jon Coote

Jon has been with Ground Control since 2002; he supports the company by ensuring it stays true to its long-held beliefs in customer service, enterprise and operational efficiency.

Before joining Ground Control, Jon spent 25 years with Lloyds TSB, the last 16 in a variety of management roles. He has extensive knowledge of corporate finance and SMEs and is currently a Lloyds Bank Enterprise Mentor and a Fellow of The Institute of Enterprise & Entrepreneurs.

Outside of work, Jon is a sports fanatic. He played soccer, hockey and cricket for many years and is a season ticket holder at West Ham and Essex County Cricket Club. He has been a member of Brentwood Cricket and Hockey Clubs for over 50 years and has worked in a voluntary capacity for both those Clubs for over 40 years. He is currently the Hon. Treasurer of Brentwood County Ground Club, a position he has held for 34 years. Jon is married with 2 grown-up children, both of whom worked for Ground Control during their school and university vacations.

Jon is a keen investor in small and medium-sized enterprises and has made several equity investments over the past few years.