Dr. John Howard is a researcher, policy analyst, management adviser, and author with three decades of experience. He currently serves as Executive Director at Acton Institute for Policy Research and Innovation.

He also holds academic positions as a Visiting Professor at University of Technology Sydney, a Campus Visitor at ANU, and an Adjunct Professor at Charles Sturt University since 2019. He earned a PhD in science and innovation policy and holds qualifications in economics and public policy.