Full Name
John Radford
Job Title
Founder
Company
Radford Compensation Surveys
Speaker Bio

With an illustrious career spanning 47 years in the heart of Silicon Valley, John Radford is a name, well known in our Industry. Alongside his brother, Steve Radford, John recently concluded a remarkable 47-year journey with Aon and Radford, where they not only founded the enterprise but also undertook every conceivable role to elevate Radford Surveys.

In 1975, the Radford brothers embarked on a pioneering venture, creating Radford compensation surveys. They accelerated their journey with clients like Microsoft, Apple, Cisco and Amazon in the 90s. This effort has since evolved into the gold standard for compensation surveys and salary benchmarking data. With an astonishing 6800 participating organizations, encompassing 23 million employees across 105 countries, the survey captures insights from over 13,200 job roles. John's visionary leadership has transformed Radford into an indispensable tool for compensation, globally.

Recognized as an inventor, innovator, and great thinker, John is described as passionate, principled, whip-smart, and driven. Colleagues and admirers often attribute their success to the amazing culture cultivated by the Radford brothers. A testimonial from a colleague who spent a decade under their leadership reflects the profound impact: "I was truly blessed to work with them, be led and managed by them at Radford. I would not be where I am today without their guidance, mentorship, and firm but gentle slaps of correction."

An alumnus of the Stanford University Graduate School of Business, John Radford's educational background further underscores his commitment to excellence. 

In the world of HR, the name Radford is synonymous with expertise and reliability. With a legacy etched in the DNA of HR practices worldwide, John emerges not just as a seasoned professional but as a celebrity if we're really being honest!