John Andrews

Trailblazer
DISC Type : DI

Business & Technology Innovation and Transformation, Practice Lead Southeast Asia at Accenture

Singapore, Singapore

Overview

John Andrews is a Practice Lead for Business & Technology Innovation and Transformation at Accenture in Southeast Asia. A business reinvention specialist, he has extensive global experience in product management and digital transformation from senior roles at NTT, Dimension Data, and Vodafone. Colleagues describe him as a natural leader with high emotional intelligence.

John is a family-oriented individual who actively uses his professional network to support his sons career aspirations. He is a continuous learner, recently earning a certification in Generative AI, and shares his insights through a personal post series called "Agile Anxieties, " reflecting on industry trends and practices.

He critically examines corporate trends, questioning the true meaning and value of modern C-suite titles like Chief Product Officer.

Personality Overview

Charismatic

Informal

Persuasive

They like to keep things under control.  They are more likely to be open to unproven but exciting technologies. They are charming and have the ability to align others behind their decisions.

Topics They Care About

Business Transformation
His entire career, including his current role at Accenture, focuses on leading business and technology innovation, reinvention, and transformational change for global clients.
Product Operating Models
Specializes in Product Operating Model transformation and has held multiple Chief Product Officer and senior product leadership roles, shaping service portfolios worth billions.
Enterprise Agility
He champions enterprise agility to help businesses enhance adaptability and responsiveness, a theme present in his publications and professional posts on "Agile Anxieties".

Media Appearances

John has no verified media appearances

Work History

8-2021
Business & Technology Innovation and Transformation, Practice Lead Southeast Asia at Accenture
7-2019 - 8-2021
Global SVP, Product/Portfolio Development & Digital Delivery Office at NTT Ltd.
10-2016 - 7-2019
Chief Product Officer at Dimension Data
1-2015 - 9-2016
Group Principal Director, Product Management & Service Development at Dimension Data
2-2013 - 12-2014
Global Head of Product Management at Vodafone

Education

1984 - 1987
BSc (Hons) from University of Westminster
1977 - 1984
A from Abbotsfield Secondary School

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Exp : 16 Location : Singapore, Singapore Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Business & Technology Innovation and Transformation, Practice Lead Southeast Asia at Accenture
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Insights For Selling To John

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘your decision will’, ‘you will impact’ etc.
  • Display high self-confidence and expect them to have a strong personality.
  • Address your competition clearly and confidently

DONT's

  • Do not look like someone who doesn’t know what they are talking about
  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a friendly approach
  • Avoid unnecessary negativity or slowness

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with John is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from John

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no albeit in a friendly manner.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will John move?

  • They can reach decisions quickly if they develop trust and confidence in the product.
  • Can John take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks if necessary.

You And John

Personality Compatibility


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