NAVIAT's founder and Managing Director, John Alves, has 15 years experience at Managing Director level and 25 years in Sales & Marketing Management, including substantial involvement in international business. He has a BSc degree from the University of Strathclyde and is a Member of both the Institute of Directors and the Institution of Engineering and Technology.

John is an accredited associate of the Institute for Independent Business (IIB) and an accredited adviser for Initiatives in Business Devlopment (ibd).

Through the IIB and ibd networks NAVIAT has access to over 1200 accredited advisers with proven expertise in every area of business.

NAVIAT is a member of the Surrey Chambers of Commerce.