John Ellis

Chief Operating Officer
Blue Ocean Corporation | Aviation & Business Operations
Former Chief Executive Officer | Middle East Aerospace
Former Commercial Director | Fujairah International Airport

John Ellis is a seasoned aviation leader and business strategist with a distinguished career spanning multiple sectors, including aerospace, airlines, and hospitality. As the Chief Operating Officer at Blue Ocean Corporation, he brings a wealth of expertise in investment, operational excellence, and strategic growth, positioning the organization at the forefront of global business solutions.

With a career dedicated to empowering professionals and businesses, John has delivered motivational talks, seminars, and training programs to over 40,000 individuals worldwide. His extensive list of engagements includes prestigious organizations such as Abu Dhabi Travel Agents Association, Aramco Saudi Arabia, British Airways, Disney, Emirates Airlines, Farnborough Aerospace, Cleveland Clinic, Housing.com-India, Honda, Kia Motors, Mercedes, and Qatar Airways.

A qualified business coach and executive mentor, John has played a pivotal role in guiding both organizations and individuals toward sustained success. His advisory expertise has been sought by numerous high-profile companies, including ARC AeroSystems, Aviation Jobsearch, Blue Ocean Corporation – UAE, FlyBig – India, Small World Airlines, Supreme Jets, UK Capital Investments, UK Aerospace Investments, UK Energy Investments, and UK Health and Leisure Investments.

A qualified business coach and executive mentor, John has played a pivotal role in guiding both organizations and individuals toward sustained success. His advisory expertise has been sought by numerous high-profile companies, including ARC AeroSystems, Aviation Jobsearch, Blue Ocean Corporation – UAE, FlyBig – India, Small World Airlines, Supreme Jets, UK Capital Investments, UK Aerospace Investments, UK Energy Investments, and UK Health and Leisure Investments.

John is also a published author, offering valuable insights into business strategy and personal development through his books. His thought leadership has been featured on major television networks such as BBC and Sky TV, where he has provided expert analysis on a range of industry topics.

Professional Experience:

  • Chief Operating Officer Blue Ocean Corporation
  • Chief Operating Officer Small World Airlines
  • Chief Executive Officer Ellis Capital Partners
  • Chief Operating Officer ARC AeroSystems
  • Founder UK Aerospace Investments
  • Chief Executive Officer Middle East Aerospace
  • Commercial Director Fujairah International Airport
  • Business Development Director Farnborough Aerospace Consortium

Certifications:

  • Airline In-Flight Firefighting Instructor UK Civil Aviation Authority
  • NLP Life and Business Coach Bournemouth University Training

Qualifications:

  • Aviation Economics and Finance London School of Economics and Finance
  • HR Management American Certification Institute

Published Works:

  • The 28 Golden Rules of Personal and Business Success
  • NLP Techniques for Incredible Success
  • Understanding UK Export Finance
  • Problem Solving with GROW Techniques

With his extensive expertise, visionary leadership, and commitment to excellence, John Ellis continues to shape the future of the aviation and business industries, empowering organizations and professionals to reach new heights.