John Chapman, Ngāti Tuwharetoa, Te Whakatōhea,Te Whānau Apanui, is the owner and director of KAEA. This organisation provides and delivers programmes for Kāinga Ora, Māori Pacific Trades Training, and various other community and whānau development organisations. He has previously held several other senior positions focusing on education and youth development with organisations, including VisionWest Community Trust Education and Training Centre and Wellington City Mission.

John was previously a member of the interim establishment board for the Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council. He also holds governance roles with several other organisations, including Māori Pacific Trades Training Auckland and HHR Trust Aotearoa New Zealand.