OPUS Oracles with JWT, former Chairman of Microsoft
What if scaling a world-changing company isn’t just about genius - but about who you trust to lead, guide and grow it?
What if behind every bold innovation, from cloud to AI, there’s a leader quietly shaping the path of industry giants and nimble pioneers?
Join us for a powerful OPUS Oracles conversation with former Microsoft Chairman John W. Thompson - the legendary tech executive and boardroom leader behind some of the world’s most iconic companies - as we explore the strategy, resilience, and mindset required to lead Davids and Goliaths.
Who is John W. Thompson?
John W. Thompson has spent his career at the helm of global transformation. From his early days as a Vice President at IBM, to leading Symantec as CEO through explosive growth, to his role in helping shape the future of Microsoft as Chairman from 2014 to 2021 - including leading the search that appointed Satya Nadella as CEO - Thompson has defined what leadership looks like at the highest level.
Most recently, he served as Chairman of Illumina, one of the most disruptive biotech firms of the last decade, and continues to shape innovation at the intersection of technology, health, and AI.
Why This Conversation Matters Now
In an era defined by scale, speed, and seismic change, Thompson’s story offers rare insight into:
West Coast innovation at all stages – From early tech to global domination
Leading through inflection points – M&A, CEO transitions, and tech disruption
The future of big tech – Where AI, biotech, and boardroom ethics collide
Behind the curtain at Microsoft – What it really took to navigate one of the most consequential leadership transitions in tech
John is bringing his hard-earned lessons to the OPUS community for an honest, inspiring, and strategic conversation conducted by Alastair Lukies CBE, you won’t want to miss.
Register now to join us - Because building the future takes more than a big idea - it takes leadership that scales.