John Kochanski
Board Director, AIR – On AIR Now, Inc.
John Kochanski is a globally recognized business leader, entrepreneur, and marketing strategist with over 40 years of executive experience spanning the United States, Europe, the United Kingdom, Japan, the Middle East, Africa, and Australia. As the Founder and CEO of Prodigy+, one of Australia’s premier marketing and strategic advisory firms, John has built a legacy of guiding ASX-listed companies, emerging ventures, and government authorities through critical stages of growth, capital acquisition, brand development, and market expansion.
In addition to leading Prodigy+, John serves as Chairman of multiple ventures including 3P Studios and Highland Beef, and co-leads Prodigy Automotive, the exclusive importer of world-class hypercar brands Koenigsegg and Rimac into Australia. His portfolio spans sectors from mining, agriculture, and automotive to technology and food, with a consistent record of innovation, governance leadership, and commercial excellence.
John’s career is distinguished by his strategic use of marketing as a capital enabler for emerging companies and technologies, driving early market entry, brand dominance, and investor confidence. His expertise extends across corporate governance, investment banking, private equity structuring, and legal frameworks, having worked closely with public companies, sovereign entities, and private equity groups globally.
A sought-after speaker and advisor, John has been actively engaged by business communities and government initiatives to mentor high-growth businesses and advise on regional economic development strategies. He serves on multiple corporate boards, where his combination of strategic foresight, operational rigor, and international market acumen delivers immediate and long-term value.