The Seichō Syndicate is the brainchild of Shawn Johnson who has over 25 years of executive experience working with global brands across Design, Product, Marketing and Business. Shawn specializes in delivering the product and design vision, operational structures, and creative and business strategies behind some of the best known companies and brands in the world.

Formerly the GVP of Global Product and Design for Discovery, and Discovery+, Shawn has also held executive and leadership roles at NBC and Microsoft where he led teams responsible for all aspects of product design, development and delivery across global platforms and services.

Prior to working for companies, Shawn spent over 15 years building and managing his own design and product agencies to strategize, develop and launch award winning products and campaigns for Nike, Disney, Sony, Fox, Paramount, Unilever, Budweiser, Martini & Rossi, and more.

A respected  industry leader, Shawn is an author, speaker, advisor and investor who remains committed to coaching, mentoring and supporting underrepresented voices and communities.