John Barratt

President and CEO at Teague

Seattle, Washington, United States

About

John Barratt is CEO and president of Seattle-based design consultancy Teague. For nearly three decades, John has dedicated his time to building on Teague’s 98-year legacy while developing and strengthening its partnerships with some of the world’s leading brands, including Google, Boeing, Toyota, Starbucks, and NASA. After earning a bachelor’s degree in 3D design from Teesside Polytechnic, followed by a master’s degree in industrial design from Leicester Polytechnic, John kick-started his career at Exatiss Concept in Paris. He later joined Philips Design, holding leading positions in their Hong Kong, Eindhoven, and New York studios. John’s global experience in operational and strategic roles at Philips Design facilitated his move to Teague in 1999.

Experience

  • Teague (27 yrs 3 mos)
    • Chair of the Board of Directors
      Jun 2020 - Present · 6 yrs 2 mos

    • Board Member
      Apr 2000 - Present · 26 yrs 4 mos

    • President & CEO
      May 1999 - Present · 27 yrs 3 mos

  • The Museum of Flight (4 yrs)
    • Chair Experience Committee
      May 2025 - Apr 2026 · 1 yr

    • Board Member
      May 2022 - Apr 2026 · 4 yrs

  • Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) (8 yrs)
    • Chair Emeritus
      Jun 2017 - May 2019 · 2 yrs

    • Chair of the Board of Directors
      Jun 2015 - May 2017 · 2 yrs

    • Board Member
      Jun 2011 - May 2015 · 4 yrs

  • Design Manager at Philips Design
    1994 - 1998 · 4 yrs

  • Designer at Exatiss Concept
    1990 - 1994 · 4 yrs