John A. Byrne is a distinguished American journalist and author, widely recognized for his expertise in business leadership and management. He is the founder of C-Change Media and former editor-in-chief of Fast Company and BusinessWeek.com. Byrne established his authority as a premier chronicler of corporate success by co-authoring the best-selling ‘Jack: Straight from the Gut’ with Jack Welch, drawing on decades of experience covering global business trends and executive strategy.