John Bennett

John Bennett possesses extensive experience in operations, consulting, and education, spanning over two decades. Currently serving as a Facilitator for Operations at Study Group since March 2018, John also works as a Consultant for Gerson Lehrman Group and Coleman Research Group since 2010. Previous roles include Brand Champion for Starbucks Coffee at HMSHost and Associate Faculty at the University of Phoenix, where instruction covered business management, education, marketing, and finance. As Retail Operations Manager at Robinson Oil Corporation, John coordinated operations for 34 retail stores and significantly contributed to profitability. John's tenure at Starbucks Coffee Company included positions as Regional Director of Operations and District Manager, overseeing significant teams and ensuring operational excellence. Earlier career highlights include serving as Director of Marketing for JEM Management Company, where local marketing initiatives were developed for numerous restaurant franchises. John holds an MBA from National University and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from California State University.