John Wenstrup is a senior leader in The Boston Consulting Group’s Technology, Media & Telecommunications practice. He heads the firm's global software topic.

John joined BCG as a partner in 2011. He advises CEOs and senior business leaders of technology and media companies. He is particularly focused on driving strategy, value growth, and large-scale change agendas. He has worked with clients across a range of topics, including enterprise technology, consumer technology, media and services, components, IT services, and distribution.

John is most motivated by the opportunity to work with visionary leaders on driving ambitious change agendas that can transform an entire organization or company. He believes that a motivated team—with clear direction and a strong mindset for execution—can accomplish amazing things, and he has helped many senior leaders in such endeavors.

Before joining BCG, John was a senior partner at Oliver Wyman, where he served for 17 years.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

EDUCATION

  • MBA, Stanford Graduate School of Business
  • BA, economics, Williams College

Publications and Videos

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What 12,000 Employees Have to Say About the Future of Remote Work

Learn how your company can hold onto the valuable productivity gains made during the pandemic.
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New Tools in the Battle Against Urban Gridlock

Cities are getting smarter about mobility. And with agile approaches, they can unleash the true power of apps, big data, and other technologies to unclog transportation networks.
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Better Together: The Cascadia Innovation Corridor Opportunity

A cross-border partnership between Seattle and Vancouver can become the catalyst that fuels the cities’ innovation ecosystems, advancing economic prosperity throughout the Cascadia region.
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Five Selling Secrets of Today’s Digital B2B Leaders

For the past several years, “digital attackers” have been working quietly to disrupt the sales cycle.
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The Facts About the STEM Employee Pipeline in Washington State

Here’s a look at the costs and benefits of investing to create more science, technology, engineering, and math jobs in Washington State.
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Opportunity for All: Investing in Washington State’s STEM Education Pipeline

Investments to create more jobs in fields related to science, technology, engineering, and math in Washington could boost the long-term competitiveness of the region.
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Transforming Technology Companies: Putting People First

Huge shifts in the tech industry have major implications for people and organizations. Transformation is critical. To enable it, HR and chief HR officers need to change, too.
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Boosting Seattle’s Global Competitiveness

Seattle has key assets that make the region globally competitive. But a BCG benchmarking shows that Seattle has room for improvement in education and other crucial areas.
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Der Zeit voraus: Der Einfluss neuer Technologien auf den Erfolg führender KMUs

Kleine und mittelständische Unternehmen, die neueste Technologien einsetzen, steigern ihre Umsätze und die Anzahl neuer Arbeitsplätze schneller als ihre Wettbewerber.
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Lessons on Technology and Growth from Small-Business Leaders

There is a clear correlation between aggressive adoption of new technologies and strong business performance among small and midsize enterprises. Leaders far outperform their peers in the marketplace.
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