Presently, John Richard Whittle occupies the position of Chairman for Starwood European Real Estate Finance Ltd. Mr. Whittle is also on the board of 19 other companies.

Mr. Whittle previously occupied the position of Chairman of Aberdeen Frontier Markets Investment Co. Ltd., Managing Director at Hugh Symons Group Ltd., Chief Financial Officer of Windsmoor Ltd., Managing Director at Hugh Symons Group Ltd., Managing Director at Hugh Symons Group Ltd., Finance Director & Deputy MD at Talkland International Ltd. and Finance Director for Close Fund Services Ltd.