John Kane

Activist
DISC Type : Cd

Senior Enterprise Architecture Consultant at Sequoia Business Community

Zürich Metropolitan Area, Switzerland

Overview

With over 20 years of experience in Switzerland, John is an Enterprise Architecture Consultant specializing in Business/IT alignment, digital transformation, and IT strategy. He holds an MBA from the University of Cumbria, a BSc from the University of Nottingham, and is TOGAF certified, focusing on helping companies achieve greater business value from IT.

His academic background in Mathematics and Psychology, combined with his passion for logic, suggests a deep interest in structured problem-solving. This is further evidenced by his personal projects outside of his main professional focus, indicating a methodical and analytical mindset in his personal pursuits.

Unique fact: John is the author of a published "Sudoku Puzzles & Solving Guide Book. "

Personality Overview

Observative

Meticulous

Logical And Quick

They don’t always try to control the conversation but neither do they like yielding it fully.  They focus on objectivity in a pitch and pay little attention to bells and whistles. They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value.

Topics They Care About

Business & IT Alignment
A core theme of his career and MBA research, he frequently writes about bridging the gap between business strategy and IT execution to unlock value.
Strategic EA Positioning
He cares about how Enterprise Architecture is structured within a company to ensure it has a significant and positive influence on business outcomes.
Value-Driven Transformation
Focuses on ensuring that digital transformation initiatives are not just about technology, but about achieving meaningful and measurable business results.

Media Appearances

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Work History

8-2024 - 7-2025
Senior Enterprise Architecture Consultant at Sequoia Business Community
1-2023 - 7-2024
Senior Enterprise Architect at Hitachi Zosen Inova
11-2016 - 12-2022
Senior Enterprise Solution Architect at Swiss Re
2010 - 2016
Head of Enterprise Architecture at UniversitätsSpital Zürich
2009 - 2010
Senior Enterprise Architect at Itartis AG

Education

BSc in Mathematics & Psychology (Joint honours) from University of Nottingham
2013 - 2016
Master of Business Administration (MBA) from University of Cumbria

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Insights For Selling To John

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending too much time on pleasantries
  • Tell them that you are there to help them create visible impact within their organization
  • Stress on the business value that your product offers

DONT's

  • Avoid repeating yourself or making generalizations
  • Refrain from asking too many questions
  • Don’t try to be an alpha salesperson, give them equal space

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with John is

  • Confidence in the product plays an important role, followed by powerful testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from John

  • They might hesitate a little, but they will say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will John move?

  • They are neither the fastest decision makers nor the slowest.
  • Can John take some risk or not?

  • Once they have analyzed the pros and cons, they can take some risks.

You And John

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