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John Makinson

British businessman

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    Born 1954
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Updated 2026-06-18

John Makinson is the Chairman of Kano, a London-based computing company which makes DIY computer and coding kits. He formerly served as chairman of the international publishing company Penguin Random House. He was chairman of The National Theatre from 2010 to 2016. He is a Board member of Harvard University Press and a Director of Mercy Corps, an international humanitarian organisation. In October 2024 he was appointed Chair of the Board of Bradford Literature Festival.

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