John Gearing

John Gearing is an investor and former senior executive who has led global retail and consumer businesses across APAC, MENA, and Northern Europe. He is the Founder of Global Sports Advisory, where he advises founders, investors, and boards on growth, capital allocation, and operational discipline, often investing his own capital alongside clients. His book The CEO Mirage (out February 3rd , 2026) examines the illusions that
quietly undermine leadership at the top of organisations, and why simplicity, proximity to reality, and restraint lead to better decisions.