Chicago, Illinois, United States, October 2025 — Thoughtworks, a global technology consultancy that integrates design, engineering and AI to drive digital innovation, has announced the appointment of John Reid-Dodick (JRD) as Chief People & Leadership Officer (CPLO), effective immediately.
In his new role, JRD will oversee Thoughtworks’ global People and Talent strategy, including talent acquisition, development, and diversity, equity & inclusion programs.
JRD brings more than 25 years of experience in building high-performing teams and company cultures. He joins Thoughtworks from AlphaSense, where he served as Chief People Officer since 2020 and helped the company grow tenfold in headcount.
Prior to AlphaSense, JRD was Chief People Officer at WeWork, Dun & Bradstreet, and AOL, and also led human resources for the Thomson Reuters Markets division. He is widely recognized for his expertise in organizational culture and change management, having pioneered innovative programs such as WeWork’s cultureOS initiative to advise companies on building world-class cultures. He holds a law degree from Harvard Law School and is a well-regarded thought leader in HR, co-authoring industry research and speaking frequently on the future of work.
Mike Sutcliff, Chief Executive Officer of Thoughtworks, said: “We’re excited to welcome John to Thoughtworks. John’s depth of experience in scaling organizations and his passion for nurturing talent will be invaluable as we continue to grow our business. John has a proven track record of fostering inclusive, people-centric cultures that align with business strategy. We are confident that his leadership will further strengthen our commitment to our people and help take Thoughtworks’ talent practices to the next level.”
Commenting on his appointment, John Reid-Dodick said: “I’m honored to join Thoughtworks, a company I have long admired for its vibrant culture and values-driven approach. Thoughtworkers are renowned for their passion and skills and I look forward to supporting and growing this talented team. Together, we will continue to cultivate an environment where people can do their best work and drive extraordinary outcomes for our clients.”
About Thoughtworks
Thoughtworks is a global technology consultancy that integrates design, engineering and AI to drive digital innovation. With a workforce of over 10,000 Thoughtworkers across 47 offices in 18 countries, the company has been delivering transformative solutions for more than 30 years. Thoughtworks helps clients solve complex business problems with technology as the differentiator, advancing impact and innovation worldwide.
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