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 a member of the UK Business Advisors (UKBA) group of independent business advisors.

Through the IIB network NAVIAT has access to over 4000 accredited advisers with proven expertise in every area of business.