John Cusworth
Head of Change & Transformation Practice - Practicus
I lead the Change & Transformation practice at Practicus, where I specialise in recruiting senior change, transformation and PMO leaders across the public and private sectors.
Over the past eight years, I've had the privilege of working with hundreds of transformation leaders, giving me a unique perspective on the challenges organisations face when delivering change. Alongside my recruitment role, I've built a thriving community of senior PMO and transformation professionals.
Through roundtables, podcasts, networking events and one-to-one conversations, I bring leaders together to share experiences, tackle common challenges and learn from one another. I'm passionate about changing the way people think about PMOs.
I believe the PMO has the potential to be one of the most influential functions in an organisation when it's positioned as a strategic partner rather than simply a reporting function. Much of what I do is focused on connecting people, sharing ideas and helping organisations and leaders realise that potential.
Session | Future of PMO - Panel discussion
As organisations face growing complexity, faster change, and increasing demands for value delivery, the PMO is evolving beyond traditional governance and reporting functions.
This panel discussion will explore how PMO professionals require an increase level of transferable skillsets, combining project, programme, and portfolio management expertise with capabilities in data analytics, business analytics, strategic planning, and decision support. The session will examine how modern PMOs are becoming intelligence hubs that transform data into actionable insights, enabling better investment decisions, portfolio outcomes, and business performance.
Join industry leaders as they discuss the skills, behaviours, and capabilities that will define the next generation of PMO professionals.