John Monks loves to change things for the better. He is passionate about helping others to achieve what they are capable of and using new technology in smart ways.
John has built his career on management consulting in technology-enabled change. Most recently he set up DigitasLBi’s Global Digital Business Design unit, an organisation design consultancy within the agency that helps clients understand and take advantage of the opportunities offered by digital technology. This involves creating new structures, skills and cultures that are able to innovate. He is also an individual and group coach and enjoys creating and working in brilliant teams.
Prior to joining DigitasLBi, John set up Curve in 2004, a business consultancy delivering tech-enabled transformation programs to some of the world’s largest organizations. Curve began in London, managing the delivery of a city-wide police emergency response service. The company opened for business in New York in 2007 where John created a new 911 operation for New York City, introducing a combined emergency contact system for the NYPD and FDNY.
Outside work, John is on the board of ActionAid, an international NGO building a movement of people working together to defeat poverty. He lives in Cambridge, UK with his partner Anthea and two kids. No pets yet, but he knows he is on the losing side of that conversation sooner or later!
