John Bennett graduated in biochemistry from Christ Church, Oxford. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, a Fellow of the Securities & Investment Institute and a Fellow of the Chartered Management Institute. He spent 35 years in various roles in International Banking and during this time developed a keen interest in banking compliance and regulation. He retired from Deutsche Bank in 2005 after serving as Director of Compliance and UK Money Laundering Reporting Officer. He is a Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of International Bankers, a member of the Guildhall Historical Association and is a Past Chairman of the Broad Street Ward Club. His interests range from the visual and performing arts to bridge, tennis, keeping fit and travel.

Associated Committees

Committee	Status
Board of Governors of the City of London Freemen's School	Chairman
City Lands and Bridge House Estates Committee	Full member
City of London Freemen's School Bursary Committee	Chairman
Court of Common Council	Full member
Markets Committee	Full member
Port Health and Environmental Services Committee	Full member
Reference Sub Committee of the Board of Governors of the City of London Freemen's School	Full member

Associated Outside appointments

Outside appointments: The Honourable The Irish Society