John Ellis is a respected pioneer of the automotive industry. As the former Global Technologist at Ford Motor Company, he is credited for introducing several award-winning, innovative products - including SmartDeviceLink, an industry first. As an authority on emerging technologies, John is at the forefront of city, airport, and transportation developments, made possible with his 25 years of business experience. When John is booked for events, he can make ground-breaking predictions on future trends, which allow companies to stay ahead of the market curve.
In 1997, John founded Ellis & Associates, created as a general boutique consulting firm, and later sold to Lacuna Technologies. Now, he is the President of the management turned technology consultancy company, which focuses on the intersection between transportation and technology, to “build a better urban future”. Such an influential role is yet another reflection of John’s lifelong reputation in the world of consultancy. He is no stranger to elite clients, having worked with a wealth of Fortune 500 corporations, making him the perfect speaker for corporate audiences.
Before his role with Ellis & Associates, which John has invested over two decades of his career in, he worked with such prominent names as Ford and Motorola. From 2012 to 2014, he was the Global Technologist and Head of the Ford Developer Program, where John combined mobile technologies with Ford’s latest products. Described as the “connected car”, his award-winning creations set Ford on a trajectory to market dominance, discussed during their 2014 Software Developer Conference attended by hundreds of leading developers. Thanks to John’s varied career, he can be booked for industry conferences ranging in topics.
John spent over 20 years with the leading mobile company, Motorola. Starting as their Software Engineer in 1990, he progressed to Director of Software & Services in 2010, a role in which John delivered over $10 million worth of revenue. He developed, marketed, and sold countless products adored by global users - including Motorola’s Ecosystem and Open Source Software program, which he has presented at conferences, expos, and the Motorola Developer Summit.
Stepping away from the corporate realm, John was an Adjunct Professor at Notre Dame University, where he had previously completed his MBA in 2003. Teaching Introductory Financial Mathematics, he was regularly praised for his knowledge, standard of communication and presenting style. Fast-forward to present day, John is a Designer and Lead Instructor of the Connected Vehicle Professional certificate course for the Society of Automotive Engineers, where he supplies keynote speeches on cybersecurity and takes part in panel discussions. As an experienced speaker, John’s talks are world-renowned.
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.
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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
