John Downes


CMC, FCEO, FCA, Lead Chair CEO Masterclass


John is the founder of the #criticalfewactions™
Strategic Planning CEO Masterclasses.

These have been delivered in partnership with the AusIndustry Entrepreneurs' Programme which supports high growth potential Small to Medium Enterprises.

John has led nearly 200 CEOs and business leaders on the CEO skills development and Strategic Planning journey with these masterclasses across Australia.

The CEO Masterclass series are based around the practical strategy development approach he has used with his clients over 30 years as a professional management consultant with Deloitte and in his own practice internationally. It draws on his extensive facilitation and mentoring experience.

Previous to this, he also led a highly successful series of Succession Planning forums for 150 AusTrade CEOs. He is a recent National Vice President, Institute of Management Consultants and VIC/TAS President.