John Thurston

John Thurston is a seasoned human resources business partner and organizational development leader, currently serving as the Workday Change Management Lead at Accenture. With a strong focus on leveraging HR technology, they enhance employee engagement and improve business results, particularly within education and government sectors. John has previously held senior HR roles at companies such as NRG Energy, Austin Energy, and Watson Pharmaceuticals, where they specialized in talent acquisition, change management, and performance management. John is also pursuing a Master's degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology at Middle Tennessee State University, maintaining a perfect GPA.