Visionary Executive & Innovation Architect
Distinguished career in disruptive innovation, systemic growth, and global economic development
John Lyons is a visionary C-level executive with a distinguished career in disruptive innovation, systemic growth, and global economic development. As CEO of i720 Global, LLC, he has structured and presented more than $10B in economic impact programs, bridging Fortune 500 companies, governments, and public institutions to deliver scalable solutions in trade, education, nutrition, and recovery.
Lyons is the inventor behind LidRock™—a patented in-lid media delivery platform developed through Strategic Integration—and the architect of omnichannel growth systems spanning retail, media, and entertainment. His portfolio includes high-profile collaborations with Coca-Cola, McDonald's, Disney, Marvel, Walmart, the NFL, and global studios, as well as public-private sector programs in Ukraine and emerging sovereign initiatives.
A serial entrepreneur and futurist, Lyons combines IP development, program commercialization, and long-horizon partnership management to produce measurable outcomes for complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives.
Career Highlights
Key positions and achievements throughout 35+ years of leadership
Executive Positions
- CEO, i720 Global (2016–present)
- Chief Strategy Officer, Innovation720 (2013–present)
- Founder/CEO, Strategic Integration (LidRock™) (1997–2003)
- Chairman & CEO, Brand Acceleration (2009–2013)
Key Achievements
- 45+ U.S. & international patents
- $10B+ in Program, Platform, and Economic Impact
- Fortune 500 partnerships across multiple industries
- Foodservice Package of the Year (Sbarro "Listen to Your Lid")
Trusted by Industry Leaders
Strategic partnerships with Fortune 500 companies across media, entertainment, retail, sports, technology, and consumer brands.
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Trusted by industry leaders across entertainment, marketing, and global business development.
"I have worked with Mr. Lyons for over 30 years. A consummate professional. A brilliant marketing savant. A wonderful normal guy who doesn't know how crazy - off the spectrum - smart he is! Honestly, John is one of the smartest strategic marketing guys I have ever worked with. He goes fast. So if you're not in a hurry to get things done, you might want to find someone else! A true sales accelerator. Takes one to know one!"