Thoughtworks, a global technology consultancy that integrates design, engineering, and AI to drive digital innovation, has announced the appointment of John Reid-Dodick as its new chief people and leadership officer. In this role, Reid-Dodick will oversee the company’s global people and talent strategy, including talent acquisition, development, and diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.  

Reid-Dodick brings over 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, Reid-Dodick was chief people officer at WeWork, Dun & Bradstreet, and AOL, and also led human resources for the Thomas 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 degree from Harvard Law School and has been a thought leader in HR, co-authoring industry research and speaking frequently on the future of work.  

“We’re excited to welcome John to Thoughtworks,” says Mike Sutcliff, CEO of 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.”  

Reid-Dodick says, “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.”