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U.S. MARINE CORPS VETERAN

ENTREPRENEUR AND C.E.O

INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC SPEAKER

UNMANNED AEROSPACE MANUFACTURER

GLOBAL RELATIONSHIP BUILDER

UNAPOLOGETICALLY AMERICAN

John B. Ferguson is an international public speaker. He served as a United States Marine, elite global operator, and is the powerhouse CEO of Saxon Unmanned Inc. Forged in an environment of extreme adversity and abuse, Ferguson built an unbreakable resilience and a legendary tolerance for pressure — the foundation of his relentless leadership and operational success. With boots on the ground in over 87 countries and some of the world's most hostile environments, he translates decades of high-stakes experience into a high-impact mission of discipline, leadership, and precision execution.
 
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A life forged in adversity and devoted to impact.

SIGNATURE TOPICS

  • Discipline Over Motivation. Why discipline—not emotion—is the foundation of long-term success
  • Operating Under Pressure. Lessons from high-risk environments and global operations
  • Leadership Without Excuses. Building leaders who perform regardless of circumstances
  • From Adversity to Execution. Turning setbacks into structured action and measurable results

AUDIENCE TAKEAWAYS

  • Practical discipline frameworks
  • Decision-making under pressure
  • Leadership accountability systems
  • Performance mindset strategies

IDEAL AUDIENCES

  • Corporate leadership teams
  • Government & defense organizations
  • Industrial and energy sectors
  • Military & law enforcement
  • High-performance teams

CREDENTIALS

  • Served as United States Marine
  • CEO, Saxon Unmanned Inc.
  • Global operations across 87+ countries
  • Executive leadership across Europe, Asia, Middle East & Africa
  • Deep-sea diver & submersible vehicle pilot
  • Residence: Kansas, USA
  • Freelance: Available
  • Phone: +1 620 504 8850
  • E-mail: info@johnbferguson.com

Ventures

serial entrepreneur

Education

Lifelong Student

Real World Experience

Operational know-how
U.S. Marine Corps
Operations

Conducted active patrol operations in Subic Bay, Philippines targeting insurgent forces (NPA), earning a meritorious award for sustained volunteer combat patrol participation.

Counter-Trafficking
and Border Operations

Led and supported UAV operations along the U.S./Mexico border targeting cartel activity, human trafficking, and fentanyl smuggling. Played a direct role in surveillance, interdiction, and disruption of cross-border criminal networks.

International UAV
Deployment – Mexico

Secured and executed UAV contracts supporting operational efforts in Mexico. Trained Mexican forces in UAV maintenance, flight operations, and mission planning over a multi-year deployment.

Sudan Presidential
Engagements

Engaged with national leadership to develop border security and infrastructure initiatives. Focused on job creation and reducing illegal mineral exploitation through strategic development programs.

Resource Development
Engagement in Uganda

Worked with executive leadership to establish trade pathways for gold exports to the United States. Facilitated discussions bridging African resources with U.S. market opportunities.

Strategic Relations
Development in Sudan

Collaborated with national leadership to strengthen U.S.–South Sudan relationships through private-sector engagement. Focused on economic development, job creation, and long-term infrastructure partnerships.

Burundi – National
Coffee Initiative

Engaged directly with the President and agricultural leadership to explore acquisition of national coffee production. Worked to build trade relationships between Burundi and U.S. markets.

Humanitarian Intervention
Support
in Sudan

Returned to Sudan to support efforts aimed at stabilizing conflict regions, including El Fasher. Contributed to initiatives focused on reducing violence and protecting civilian populations.

Autonomous Systems Ops
and Mission Planning

Led development and deployment of autonomous flight systems for complex operational environments. Oversaw mission planning, aircraft integration, and field implementation in support of surveillance, infrastructure security, and remote operations in austere regions.

Operational Leadership and
Global Deployment Capability

Directed operational teams in high-risk and remote environments, coordinating logistics, training, and field operations across multiple regions. Provided mission leadership, partner coordination, and on-the-ground execution in support of security, infrastructure, and stabilization initiatives.

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    John Ferguson
    International public speaker
    • Residence: Kansas, USA
    • Freelance: Available
    • Phone: +1 620 504 8850
    • Best time to call: 8AM - 4PM
    • E-mail: john@johnbferguson.com
    John B. Ferguson