John Ward

John Ward is an experienced communications professional currently serving as Head of Communications for Global Operations and Transformation at IQ-EQ since July 2023. Previously, John held the position of Head of EMEA Financial Services PR at EY, where responsibilities included managing media outreach across multiple European countries. Additional roles included Talent, Leadership & Org Development Manager and Global Internal Communications Senior Manager at Intel Corporation, where John led strategic communications initiatives and executive leadership development. Prior experience also includes heading communications at A&L Goodbody and various roles at EY and Drury Communications, where a strong focus on corporate communications, media relations, and reputation management was demonstrated. John began a career in public relations at IBM, managing both external and internal communications initiatives. John holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Maynooth University.