John Ward (businessman)

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][2][3][4][5][6][7][8]}

Ward became involved with assisting Scottish club Livingston with their financial affairs in 2016, before being appointed as a director the following year.^{[9][10][11][12]}

He was appointed CEO of the club in 2016.^[13] He held the position until June 2023, when he moved into the role of chairman with Dave Black being appointed his successor as CEO.^{[14][15][16][17]}

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.^[18]

Ward was re-appointed as CEO in September 2025, after Dave Black was appointed as Chief operating officer.^[19]

In July 2024, Ward was accused of being threatening and abusive by a 47 year old woman during a phone call.^[20] He was later cleared of the charges.^[21]