John is an IBM Master Inventor, Honorary Professor, Research Fellow, Impact Fellow and currently leads IBM UK University Programs.

John has a diverse background that includes consultancy, performance, service & product delivery, all of which is underpinned by a passion for innovation. John's work constructing a 'Thought Works' in collaboration with universities across the UK, has allowed him to use this experience to address both business and societal challenges utilising cutting edge AI.

John has overseen the delivery of many cognitive cloud-based solutions and understands how to combine technologies to quickly provide value and spur innovation. John is an active inventor with an invention portfolio spanning mobile, A.I, messaging, integration and predictive analytics.