John Holmes, CMRP, CRL

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Managing Director, North America Intelligent Asset Management Practice Lead at Accenture

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Overview

John leads Accentures Intelligent Asset Management practice in North America, focusing on digital transformation for asset-intensive industries. He specializes in bridging the gap between IT and Operations using data, AI, and transformative technologies. John is a Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) and a graduate of Maine Maritime Academy.

Originally from a maritime background, John now lives in Flowery Branch, Georgia, with his wife and daughter. Though he misses the ocean, he is an avid boater and regularly spends time on Lake Lanier, balancing his professional life with family and his passion for being on the water.

Unique fact: He applies his expertise in asset management to his personal life, having helped train stingrays at a previous time.

Personality Overview

Dynamic But Sincere

Friendly But Fast

Decisive But Friendly

They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders)  They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product

Topics They Care About

Intelligent Asset Management
This is his core role at Accenture, where he leads the North American practice to connect assets, people, and processes for clients.
AI in Maintenance
He has publicly discussed the challenges of AI adoption in maintenance, emphasizing the need to build human trust in algorithms to realize its full potential.
Digital Transformation
His career focus involves helping asset-intensive companies use smart, connected technologies to solve problems and revolutionize their operations.

Media Appearances

John Holmes and Marty Osborn speak about Accenture's acquisition. Featured in YouTube

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Work History

8-2025
Managing Director, North America Intelligent Asset Management Practice Lead at Accenture
12-2022 - 8-2025
Managing Director, North America Manufacturing Consulting Practice lead at Accenture
12-2019 - 12-2022
Managing Director, North America Intelligent Asset Management Practice Lead at Accenture
2-2012 - 7-2014
Managing Consultant at Mainnovation
5-2011 - 2-2012
Corporate Reliability Engineering Manager at Mueller Water Products

Education

1995 - 1999
BS from Maine Maritime Academy
1991 - 1995
Education details unavailable from Yarmouth High School

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Insights For Selling To John

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but nurture the relationship too
  • Showcase existing customers and use case-studies to grab their attention
  • During followups, use calls or text if needed, they should be fine

DONT's

  • Don’t be very informal during the early interactions even if they are being so themselves
  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a formal approach
  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with John is

  • Nothing less than a strong combination of proof of results, relationship and high levels of professionalism is effective with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from John

  • They can say no while staying friendly, but can also be pursuaded to reconsider

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will John move?

  • They are generally fast movers and can take quick decisions
  • Can John take some risk or not?

  • They have high risk-appetite but can get ahead of themselves once in a while. Observe carefully

You And John

Personality Compatibility


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