John K. Thompson is an international technology executive with over 38 years of experience in data, advanced analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI).
Thompson is a Lecturer at the University of Michigan School of Information (UMSI), where he teaches courses based on his books, on AI, and on Building and Managing Analytics teams. Also, Thompson teaches in the Executive Education programs at Penn State and the Ross Business School at the University of Michigan.
Previously, Thompson was the global head of AI at EY. His role was to actively lead the design, development, implementation, and use of innovative AI solutions, including Generative AI, Traditional/Classical AI, and Causal AI, across all of EY Service Lines and functions and for EY’s clients. The team comprises an Applied AI Research group, a product development organization, and an AI Consulting Practice.
Prior to EY, he was responsible for the AI and advanced analytics team at CSL Behring, served as an Executive Partner at Gartner, and led the advanced analytics business unit of the Dell Software Group. He is the author of five books on AI and data, guiding professionals across industries about leveraging analytics and AI for business improvement.
Thompson earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Ferris State University and a Master of Business Administration in Marketing from DePaul University.