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Sustainable business innovator & LEON co-founder

John Vincent

Transform business challenges into growth opportunities with John Vincent, sustainable business innovation expert. John helps organisations implement health-focused initiatives and environmentally responsible practices that drive profitability. Co-founder of award-winning LEON restaurants and architect of the UK's School Food Plan.

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John Vincent

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John Vincent's biography

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  • Founder of LEON restaurant brand transforming UK fast food
  • Leader of UK government School Food Plan reshaping policy
  • Author on business innovation and sustainable food practices
John Vincent co-founded LEON, the award-winning restaurant brand that transformed the UK fast food landscape with its focus on healthy, natural offerings. His entrepreneurial vision redefined what fast food could be while building a successful, purpose-driven business. As LEON's CEO, John scaled the concept from a single location to 75 restaurants across multiple markets. He led the UK government's School Food Plan, reshaping national food policy, and authored books on business innovation and sustainable food practices that have influenced industry standards. John helps organisations tackle modern business challenges by demonstrating how health-focused initiatives and sustainability practices become competitive advantages. He provides practical frameworks for implementing environmentally responsible operations without sacrificing profitability, showing leaders how to create authentic brand stories that resonate with increasingly conscious consumers. Audiences gain actionable strategies for building purpose-driven cultures that attract and retain top talent, practical approaches to implementing sustainable practices that benefit the bottom line, and insights into leading with clarity during times of crisis; from terror attacks to pandemic challenges. Book John to equip your team with proven strategies that transform business challenges into opportunities for meaningful growth.

Topics, sessions and talks

Wellbeing That Works: How Real Wellness at Work Protects Teams and Drives Performance
John Vincent was an earlier pioneer of workplace wellbeing. He’s led wellness retreats and other programs for his entire LEON team. In this talk, he breaks down how a truly human approach to wellbeing isn’t just nice to have—it’s essential to resilience, safety, and productivity. John makes the case that investing in wellbeing pays off in the most measurable (and unexpected) ways.
Seeing the Whole: How Systems Thinking Can Change Your Business—and Maybe the World
John Vincent has spent his life joining the dots—from philosophy and economics to fast food, government, and environmental policy. In this talk, he unpacks the power of systems thinking: the ability to see beyond silos and short-term fixes, and design solutions that actually stick. Whether he’s talking about redesigning school food across the UK, launching nature-based initiatives with big business, or challenging reductionist thinking in public health, John reveals how seeing the whole leads to better outcomes for people, profit, and planet.
Leading Through Uncertainty with Calm, Clarity, and a Bit of Humor
In a world where crisis can strike without warning, John Vincent teaches leaders how to anticipate the unexpected and respond with purpose instead of panic. Drawing from his experience leading LEON through national terror attacks, the COVID-19 lockdown, and complex government collaborations, John shares actionable principles that helped his teams stay grounded under pressure. With his sharp insights and trademark humor, John explores how leaders can navigate uncertainty without sacrificing compassion.

Why we recommend booking John

John Vincent, co-founder of LEON, shares transformative insights on building purpose-driven businesses that combine health-focused initiatives with sustainable practices for competitive advantage. Book John to equip your team with proven strategies that transform modern business challenges into opportunities for meaningful growth.

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What topics does John Vincent specialise in?
John Vincent specialises in discussing healthy fast food, sustainable business practices, purpose-driven leadership and more.
What is John Vincent's speaking style like?
John inspires with his visionary insights and engaging delivery, empowering teams to embrace innovation and sustainability. His expertise fosters healthier work environments and drives business success.
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