John Ward (businessman)

John Ward
Nationality	Scottish
Occupation	Businessman

John Ward is a Scottish businessman who is a director of professional football club Livingston.

Career

In 2009, Ward was running Scottish supply chain solution company Fasteq, having been appointed Chief executive officer in May 2000. Within three years, he had sold the business and started a small Edinburgh based brewery called Krafty Brew. ^[1]

Ward became involved with assisting Scottish club Livingston with their financial affairs in 2016, before being appointed as a director the following year. ^{[2] [3]}

He was appointed CEO of the club in 2016. ^[4] He held the position until June 2023, when he moved into the role of chairman with Dave Black being appointed his successor as CEO. ^{[5] [6]}

In May 2025, Ward was replaced as chairman by Calvin Ford who purchased a majority stake in Livingston. Ward continued in his role as a director of the club. ^[7]

Personal life

In July 2024, Ward was accused of being threatening and abusive by a 47 year old woman during a phone call. ^[8] He was later cleared of the charges.

References

1. "John Ward". www.spring-solutions.co.uk.
2. "Livingston chief defends artificial pitch after double Aberdeen call-off and explains benefits". Daily Record. 26 April 2017.
3. "Livingston: David Hopkin future to be settled 'early next week'". BBC. 24 May 2018.
4. "Livingston chief defends artificial pitch after double Aberdeen call-off and explains benefits". Daily Record. 15 January 2021.
5. "Club Update: John Ward & Dave Black". Livingston FC. 6 June 2023.
6. "John Ward moves from CEO to chairperson at Livingston as is replaced by Dave Black". BBC. 6 June 2023.
7. "Ford in as Livingston majority shareholder & chair". BBC. 16 May 2025.
8. "I was forced out by an identity thief, says ex-Livingston boss". The Times. 15 June 2025.