2006 Speakers

John A. Byrne

Executive Editor
BusinessWeek

John Byrne is the executive editor of BusinessWeek and serves as the day-to-day point of contact for the print publication, with the responsibility of breaking more news, building a substantial investigative capability, and developing cover stories that can anchor offerings across all channels.

Previously, Mr. Byrne was editor-in-chief of Fast Company magazine. Prior to this, he worked for BusinessWeek for nearly 18 years, rising to Senior Writer, and authoring a record 57 cover stories. His articles that have explored the fairness of executive pay, the folly of management fads, and the governance of major corporations. Byrne launched BusinessWeek's industry-leading business school rankings, established and managed the magazine's ranking of the best and worst corporate boards, and created the list of the most generous philanthropists.

Mr. Byrne is the author of eight books on business, leadership, and management, including Jack: Straight from the Gut, his collaboration with former General Electric Co. CEO Jack Welch that debuted at the very top of The New York Times bestseller list.

Mr. Byrne has a master's in journalism from the University of Missouri and an undergraduate degree in English and political science from William Paterson College.