John Coburn

John Coburn is an accomplished professional with a rich background in HR, organizational development, and talent management. As the Founder and CEO of EMPConnect since August 2024, John focuses on enhancing employee engagement through technology. In addition, John serves on the Advisory Board of Skilly, guiding the transformation of soft skills training for SMEs and large corporations. Ongoing advisory roles include working with BBA Training Ltd on HR strategies and contributing as an HR Capability & Talent Management Advisor for AlphaSights. Previously, John held key positions such as Chief Connection Officer at HyWorx and founded FÓRAS CONSULTING, providing expertise to hi-tech SaaS organizations. John's notable tenure as Global Head of HR at SABIC and prior roles at McAfee and Dell have fortified extensive experience in leadership development and organizational strategy. Educational credentials include a Master's Degree in Organizational Behavior and a Bachelor's in Information Systems from Trinity College Dublin.