John Clayton
About John Clayton
John Clayton is the Principal of Strategy & Policy at Arup in Melbourne, Australia, with over two decades of experience in strategic development and business case development for high-profile mergers and acquisitions.
Company
John Clayton currently works at Arup as Principal, Strategy & Policy in Melbourne, Australia. He has been with the company since 2018, focusing on strategic development and policy consultancy.
Title
John Clayton holds significant leadership roles, currently serving as Principal, Strategy & Policy at Arup, and Managing Director at Portunus Corporate Advisory. His positions emphasize strategic planning and policy advisement.
Education and Expertise
John Clayton has an extensive academic background, with degrees from Monash University in Information Technology (Master of Information Systems, 1995-2000) and Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor of Engineering, 1985-1989). He also earned a Master of Applied Finance & Investment with a focus on Mergers & Acquisitions from Kaplan Professional (1998-2004). His areas of expertise include strategic development, program management, and transaction support.
Professional Background
John Clayton has over two decades of experience, having worked at various esteemed organizations. His past roles include Executive Advisor at GHD (2016-2018), Program Manager at MMG Limited (2014-2015), and Program Manager Capacity Framework Agreement at BHP Energy Coal (2011-2012). He also held a role as Partner in Transaction Services at KPMG Advisory (2005-2009). His work spans diverse industries including transport, logistics, and energy.
Skills and Achievements
John Clayton brings to the table expertise in synergy assessment, performance improvement, and operational reviews. He has been involved in strategic development and business case development for high-profile mergers and acquisitions, particularly for ASX 200 and Government clients. His skill set is especially noted in the renewables and energy sectors. Additionally, he has played key roles in team building, strategic partnering, and change management initiatives.