Dymocks has grown into the largest Australian-owned book chain in Australia with nearly 100 company owned or franchise stores scattered around Australia, New Zealand and Hong Kong.

The Dymocks Group also encompasses a significant commercial, retail and rural property portfolio, including macadamia and mango farms on the mid north coast of NSW.

John Forsyth also chairs SmartTrans Limited, a publicly listed vehicle route optimisation company.

John was the driving force behind the establishment of the Dymocks Literacy Foundation.