About Me

John Tolhurst

Business Experience

With over 35 years of experience in business management and leadership, I specialize in coaching managers to lead more effectively by focusing on developing vision, improving communication, building trust and unlocking your team’s potential.

I have had general management roles in NZ with Velux Roof Windows and skylights , Stihl(NZ) Ltd and Jacobsens.

Interests

I play golf, tennis and love to travel.

Helle (my wife) and I travel around 3 months abroad each year. In 2025 we drove 8000kms across Southern Germany, Eastern Europe, Croatia and Italy. We absolutely loved the history, old medieval towns and ancient ruins.

We have two sons abroad – Amsterdam and Seattle. So what better excuse than to go and see them!

A business meeting scene with a male presenter who looks about 65 years old, standing and writing on a whiteboard. The whiteboard reads 'Great leadership' at the top, with 'Importance of vision' underneath, and then 'Gaining respect and trust' under that. The attendees are sitting casually around a table and are dressed in casual attire (not suits). The mood is collaborative and focused.