Dr. John Burgess

John Burgess was born in New Zealand at the outbreak of the Second World War. He recently wrote his memoir, Life Luck and Liaisons, describing the period that led to a farming apprenticeship and his first deep sea sailing adventure. He was encouraged to write further about his life experiences: how John made his way to London, where he discovered he had a talent for international trading. The meat industry gave him a new career in an office environment. Despite established conventions, free...See more

John Burgess was born in New Zealand at the outbreak of the Second World War. He recently wrote his memoir, Life Luck and Liaisons, describing the period that led to a farming apprenticeship and his first deep sea sailing adventure. He was encouraged to write further about his life experiences: how John made his way to London, where he discovered he had a talent for international trading. The meat industry gave him a new career in an office environment. Despite established conventions, free spirits were encouraged. John was able to explore markets across Europe as well as indulge his passion for keel boat sailing in his spare time. Along the way he met and married Jenny, a fellow Kiwi. After a few years in England, they moved to Australia, where he established his own meat trading enterprise, reputedly the third-largest meat exporting company in Australia at that time. The consummate traveller, John has been able to achieve his goals in both business and pleasure, while incorporating a family life with his wife, his son, Peter, and daughter, Kim. See less