Real organizational change and departure from business as usual is required to make the leap from ‘doing innovation’ to ‘being disruptive.’

John M. de Yonge

Director, Global Insights, Research Institute | Global Markets – EY Knowledge

Analyst and thought leader focused on the CEO agenda, sustainability and the bioeconomy. Proponent of innovation for meeting global resource challenges. Skier. Fly-fisher. Tae kwon do black belt.

John leads the bi-annual CEO Imperative Study and the Regenerative Futures agenda as one of the Insights Directors for EY. He is also one the contributors to EY’s Megatrends series.

His work is informed by extensive exploration of business issues and trends in VC, entrepreneurship, cleantech and energy in a series of global roles at EY. These include stints as Research Director for EY Global Venture Capital Advisory Group and for the organization’s Global Cleantech Center.

John has also worked as Program Director for EY Global Energy Reform and Unbundling solution, part of EY Global Power & Utilities sector.

John earned an MSc in European Studies from the London School of Economics and Political Science and a BA in International Studies from American University.

How John is building a better working world

“Climate change is the foremost threat to human flourishing. I help clients and stakeholders understand how emerging innovations can help them address both their business challenges and our global climate challenges. A strong supporter of the education objectives of EY, I mentor underserved high school students on how to navigate and succeed in the college application process through EY College Mentoring for Access and Persistence (MAP) program.”

John's latest thinking

Business value using earth observation and satellite data

Satellite data offers incredible possibilities. Find out more and seize new opportunities for your organization. Learn more.

13 Dec 2023 Anthony Jones +3

How AI can help accelerate the pace of change

Realizing AI’s potential for sustainable value creation requires building confidence, taking a holistic approach and augmenting people. Learn more.

05 Dec 2023 Amy Brachio +1

The CEO Imperative: How can you put regeneration at the heart of creating value?

Stakeholders are challenging businesses to go further, faster in their efforts to be more sustainable. Read more.

16 Dec 2022 John de Yonge

Closing gaps in climate finance

Five to close vital gaps tin service of a diverse and thriving network of entrepreneurial climate innovators. Find out more.

18 Jul 2022 Andrew Gallacher +1

Metaverse: Could creating a virtual world build a more sustainable one?

This is a critical moment in the environmental and social sustainability of the metaverse. Business leaders can’t be spectators.

07 Apr 2022 Beatriz Sanz Sáiz

How to factor geopolitical risk into technology strategy

The EY-Parthenon CEO Imperative Study reveals a crucial gap in CEOs’ understanding of how geopolitical risks will impact their digital agendas. Learn more.

How can today’s leaders realize tomorrow’s opportunities?

The pandemic demands a new DNA for business success. By embracing three interconnected value drivers CEOs can reorient for transformation. Find out how.

26 Mar 2021 John de Yonge

How has adversity become a springboard to growth

The pandemic hastened the arrival of trends already on the leadership agenda. CEOs must seize this opportunity to transform or be left behind. Find out how.

08 Mar 2021 John de Yonge

How can removing carbon add value to your organization?

Business leaders can flip the script on carbon by capturing it and turning it into a source of commercial and long-term value. Find out how.

22 Jan 2021 John de Yonge
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