John Elliott
About John Elliott
John Elliott is a Senior Corporate Writer at ThoughtWorks, with a career spanning journalism, publishing, and corporate communications. He has a strong background in digital media and holds multiple certificates in finance and investment management.
Work at ThoughtWorks
John Elliott has been serving as a Senior Corporate Writer at ThoughtWorks since 2021. In this role, he focuses on creating content that supports the company's initiatives in digital transformation. His work integrates strategy, design, and software engineering, aligning with the consultancy's mission to help enterprises navigate technological changes. He operates from the Oxford office in England, contributing to the global outreach of ThoughtWorks.
Previous Experience in Publishing
Prior to his current role, John Elliott worked at HarperCollins Publishers as a Publishing Executive from 2007 to 2010. His responsibilities included overseeing publishing projects and collaborating with various stakeholders in the publishing process. He also held a position at The Sunday Times Fast Track as Deputy Head of Editorial & Social Media from 2019 to 2021, where he managed editorial content and social media strategies.
Journalism Background
John Elliott has a robust background in journalism, having worked as a Journalist at The Telegraph from 1996 to 1999 and at The Times from 1999 to 2007. His experience in these roles involved reporting on various topics and contributing to the editorial direction of the publications. This foundation in journalism has informed his writing style and approach to corporate communications.
Education and Expertise
John Elliott studied at the University of Cambridge and later pursued further education at The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI), where he earned Certificates in investment management, financial regulation, and securities operations in 2011. He also completed a Certificate in Finance, Accounting, and Business from ICAEW in 2012. His educational background supports his expertise in digital media and corporate communications.
Career in Corporate Communications
John Elliott has a diverse career that spans journalism, publishing, and corporate communications. He worked at Powerscourt as a Senior Consultant in Technology, Media, and Telecoms from 2011 to 2019. In this role, he provided strategic advice and communication support to clients in the technology sector, leveraging his background in both media and corporate environments.