John Burrows

John Burrows is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Chicago's Harris School of Public Policy and an Associate Fellow at Oxford University's Saïd Business School. He directs part-time academic programs and serves as a founding faculty member of UChicago's McKeon Center, teaching leadership, negotiations, and organizational psychology to students and executives globally.

Education:

• PhD in Behavioral Science, University of Chicago Booth School of Business
• MBA, University of Chicago Booth School of Business
• MSt in Practical Ethics, Pembroke College, Oxford
• AB in Psychology, Vassar College

His research focuses on leadership dynamics, strategic decision-making, and organizational behavior. He has extensive experience bridging public policy, consulting, and enterprise development, with expertise in multinational operations and executive education programs.

Professional Affiliations:

• Advisor, Houses for Africa (social enterprise firm)
• Consulting clients include Accenture, American College of Surgeons, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, and Saudi Government's Decision Support Center

Career Trajectory: Transitioned from anti-death penalty advocacy to Arthur Andersen's Office of Government Service, then became a partner at Accenture and held senior roles at Siebel/Oracle. His work spans mergers, international joint ventures, and complex project implementation across the UK, USA, and Japan.