John Ellis
Keynote Speaker: Former Head of Ford Developer Program, Best-selling Author, Software Expert
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John Ellis is a top technology and futurist keynote speaker, best-selling author, software expert, and former Head of the Ford Developer Program with Ford Motor Company. As the Global Technologist and Head of the Ford Developer Program, Ellis led teams responsible for several automotive industry innovations including SmartDeviceLink, the open-source version of Ford’s AppLink technology. His significant contributions to the field inspired his book "The Zero Dollar Car: How the Revolution in Big Data will Change Your Life," which has been recognized as a #1 Amazon Best Seller in the Auto Industry category. For the past 19 years, he has been the managing director of the industry consultant firm Ellis & Associates.
Ellis has also founded and served as the Managing Director of jte Consulting, a global management consulting firm that intersects transportation, consumer, connectivity, and software, providing unique insights and solutions to various clients. His career at Motorola saw him in key leadership roles where he was pivotal in developing, marketing, and selling mobile software and services, and leading their Open Source Software program. At Ford, his leadership extended beyond technology development to include fostering an environment of innovation, evident from hosting a software developer conference attended by developers globally and launching developer.ford.com, which has over 10,000 unique and global content providers committed to developing for AppLink/SmartDeviceLink.
During his time at Ford, Ellis also contributed to the design and development of a service delivery network that elevated the MyFordMobile product to award-winning status. Beyond his corporate roles, he has helped cities and organizations strategize on the integration of technology in urban environments, particularly focusing on the impacts on streets, sidewalks, and curbs. Ellis's academic contributions include serving as an adjunct professor at the University of Notre Dame, where he taught financial mathematics to Executive MBA students from 2002 to 2010. He also served as a translator during the 1992 Summer Olympics, showcasing his versatility and broad skill set.
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John Ellis is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Communication, Marketing and Publishing. The estimated speaking fee range to book John Ellis for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. John Ellis generally travels from Illinois, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Joe Sabia, Don Levy and Nora D. Volkow. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling John Ellis for an upcoming event.
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How much does it cost to book John Ellis for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for John Ellis, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book John Ellis are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire John Ellis, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does John Ellis speak about?
John Ellis is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Communication, Marketing, Publishing, Innovation and Social Media. -
Where does John Ellis travel from?
John Ellis generally travels from Illinois, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for John Ellis?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like John Ellis for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book John Ellis for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host John Ellis or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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