Founding Member / PG One
John Kinder is a founding member of PG One, a subsidiary of Saatchi & Saatchi and part of Publicis Groupe – the world's largest agency network. With 20+ years at the cutting edge of marketing innovation, he has guided small startups to billion-dollar giants through technology transformations that seemed impossible just years ago.
He doesn't just talk about AI – he shows you exactly how to use it. His presentations are packed with live demonstrations, real-world case studies, and actionable frameworks that audiences can implement immediately. John transforms complex AI concepts into clear, practical strategies that feel achievable rather than overwhelming.
Making AI accessible to everyone, regardless of technical background. John believes the biggest AI breakthroughs won't come from data scientists – they'll come from creative professionals, marketers, and business leaders who learn to think differently about their work. He's passionate about showing audiences how AI can amplify their existing expertise, not replace it. John specialises in building innovative, data-driven models that deliver positive impact at scale, helping brands connect with consumers in more meaningful ways. His work bridges creativity, data, and technology.
Today, John advises some of the world's leading brands on the applied use of generative AI in marketing and advertising—showing how it can augment human creativity, unlock new consumer insights, and transform the way businesses deliver value. He is passionate about developing AI-enabled solutions that enhance not just efficiency, but also ingenuity, work-life balance, and brand impact.
John brings infectious enthusiasm for human potential in the AI age. He helps audiences see beyond the hype to discover tangible ways AI can enhance their creativity, accelerate their impact, and actually improve their work-life balance. His sessions leave people energised and equipped with specific tools they can use the next day. John speaks fluent ``human.`` While others get lost in technical jargon, he translates AI's complexity into crystal-clear opportunity. He passionately believes that the next wave of AI innovation will come not from Silicon Valley labs, but from creative professionals, marketers and business leaders.
Under John's leadership, PG One was named Campaign Agency Team of the Year – Innovation in only its second year. More importantly, the professionals he's trained are now leading AI initiatives at their own organisations, turning inspiration into measurable business results.
Practical AI workflows they can implement immediately
A clear roadmap for building AI expertise in their field
Renewed excitement about the creative possibilities ahead
The confidence to start experimenting today.