John Bourne

Senior VP Global Channels & Alliances

John Bourne is the co-founder of Holderness & Bourne, a men's golf apparel brand based in New York.1 He established the company in April 2014 with the goal of combining classic style with modern fit and performance in golf clothing.1

Background and Education

John Bourne has a strong educational background:

MBA in Strategy & Finance from Yale University (Class of 2010)
BA in Modern Culture & Media from Brown University (Class of 2003)
Attended Phillips Academy, Andover for high school (1995-1999)1

Professional Experience

Prior to founding Holderness & Bourne, John Bourne had a diverse career:

Director of Digital Strategy & Business Development at Scholastic (2012-2014)
Associate in Mergers & Acquisitions at Patriarch Partners (2011-2012)
Associate in Portfolio Management at Patriarch Partners (2010-2011)
Managing Editor at Fox News Network, LLC (2007-2010)1

Skills and Expertise

John Bourne's professional background has equipped him with a range of skills:

Financial analysis and modeling
Valuation
Mergers and acquisitions
Strategic industry analysis
Digital strategy
Business development

He also has experience with various software tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, Bloomberg, and creative software like Photoshop and Final Cut Pro.1

Entrepreneurial Venture

At Holderness & Bourne, John leverages his experience in digital strategy, finance, and business development to run the company. The brand focuses on creating golf apparel that blends traditional style with modern performance features, catering to golfers who appreciate both aesthetics and functionality.1

Experience

SVP Global Channels and Strategic Alliances at Verint Systems (2001 - Present)

SVP Global Channels & Alliances at Witness Systems, Inc. (December 2001 - May 2007), SVP Global Product Management at Witness Systems, Inc. (March 2003 - October 2006), EVP Global Marketing and Alliances at Eyretel PLC (December 2001 - March 2003), CEO at Ultraprise (February 2000 - December 2001), CEO Americas at QSP Inc. (1999 - 2000), EVP of Products at Micromass (1997 - 1999), VP Marketing at Seer Technologies, Inc. (1996 - 1997), VP EMEA Marketing at Seer Technologies Inc. (1995 - 1996), Director of EMEA Channels and Marketing at Synon Limited (1992 - 1995), Director of Product Management at Cognos Limited (1988 - 1992), UK Sales Manager at Cognos Limited (1984 - 1988)