John Ellis

Former Global Technologist at Ford Motor Company, Designer & Lead Instructor of the Connected Vehicle Professional, & Adjunct Professor at Notre Dame University

How to hire John Ellis

Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring John Ellis for your next event, today. To get in touch, simply call an official booking agent on 0207 1010 553 or email us at [email protected] for more information.

** We do not accept requests for autographs, signed merchandise, fan mail, birthday messages or any other non-commercial contact with the speakers or acts. Each speaker on the website may not have necessarily worked with Champions in the past but are known to perform such engagements within the industry.

When he is booked for events, John is known to discuss the following topics.

  • Data
  • Business Models
  • Automotive Industry
  • Mobile Industry
  • Future of Work
  • Technology
  • Finance
  • Internet of Things
  • Marketing
  • Strategy
  • Digital Transformation
  • Connected Economy
  • Zero Dollar Economy
  • Future of Transportation
  • Passenger Economy

Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events

“In essence, the same company (Motorola) that gave the world the first radio, the first mobile phone, and the first walkie-talkie also produced John Ellis.” - Roger C. Lanctot, Director at Strategy Analytics

“Whether you like it or not, John Ellis tells it like it is.” - Regina Hopper, President & CEO at ITS America

“John Ellis’ insights and expertise take you directly to the frontlines of technology disruption and new business opportunities.” - John Waraniak, Vice President at Vehicle Technology

“John Ellis looks ahead and connects the dots of the utility of the automobile and the incredible data that is generated from understanding how we use it. His vision and insights will ignite your creativity.” - Tim Sullivan, Managing Principal at Meyers Research, A Kennedy Wilson Company