John E. Benson

me that they can leverage in their business and personal life. He has earned a global reputation for possessing a special ability that unlocks and unleashes greatness in leaders at all levels. The Chairman and CEO of Benson Dominion and Benson Ministries, conglomerate corporations based in America and Africa. He has over twelve years' experience as a CIO and experience as an Executive Pastor. John taught Computer Science and related courses for many years. He has been the CIO for several start-ups, most notably Refugee Connections. His work in media, e-Learning education, ministry and performance support has won recognition and has led him into engagements at many notably organizations. John was on the dean's list countless amount of times at DeVry University where he earned his BS in Computer Information Systems, attended DePaul University where he earned is MS in Information Systems with a concentration in IT Project Management, and received a post master's Ed.S. degree in Technology Management & Administration (Summa Cum Laude) at Nova Southeastern University (NSU) where he's also pursuing is Ph.D. He is a frequent speaker at various industries, ministries and academic events. He provides breakouts, training workshops and speeches at events, meetings and conferences. His breadth of knowledge and experience, combined with his story-telling ability, make him a much-sought-after speaker, panelist, and consultant. His messages resonate with audiences, leaving them both motivated and committed to embrace a future of endless possibilities. A dynamic keynote speaker for business, consumer and youth events, John travel around the world meeting with people of all backgrounds to help them discover significance. He provides custom speeches and seminars for corporations, associations, schools (Staff and students) and professional organizations such as church members and community leaders worldwide. His insights have helped determined leaders expedite innovation, and be easily noticeable in a sea of monotony by building organizations that are desperate for something different. John helps organizations identify and prepare for the latest trends and opportunities out there. He is a respected advisor and coach to executives who lead small to mid-sized entrepreneurial organizations as well as executives who lead large global organizations, on how to create and sustain innovative leaders and talent culture that drives superior operating results. As a dynamic consultant for corporations, non-profits, universities and startups, he assists with talent development & management, leadership innovation training, production consultancy and IT & instructional technology strategies, and has consulted on countless number of industry-leading products and services. John's 17 years of Leadership and consulting experience have helped propel him as one of the nation's leading authorities and consultants on talent development and management, innovative leadership, ministry growth strategies, and social entrepreneurship.