John Barker

Advisor, Corporate Development & Strategic Partnerships

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John Barker is an experienced executive and strategic advisor with a career spanning corporate development, partnership architecture, brand growth, and advisory leadership across multiple industries. As CEO and Founding Principal of Centric3, John leads initiatives focused on elevating organizational performance, strengthening market presence, and unlocking new avenues for strategic growth.

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Before founding Centric3, John served as Vice President of Corporate Development and Strategic Partnerships at Epik.com, where he played a key role in shaping enterprise relationships and advancing high-impact commercial initiatives. Previously, he served as President of 213 Consultancy, advising both startups and established companies while leveraging a broad, high-value relationship network across technology, entertainment, legal, and consumer sectors.

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John’s background includes notable leadership roles such as Chief Business Development Officer at The DreamVision Company and Director of Business Development at The Mascia Law Firm, where his efforts contributed to significant growth and broader market visibility. Earlier in his career, he worked as a Resource Executive with Barker Creative on major entertainment projects and co-founded Ark Leisure Group, where he oversaw funding strategies, branding, and market expansion.

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He began his professional journey at GlaxoSmithKline, excelling in Sales and Sales Training—experience that established his foundation in communication, leadership, and organizational development. John holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Franciscan University, a Certificate of Ministry from Oral Roberts University, and is actively pursuing further study in the Hebraic Roots of Biblical Faith.

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At Eliakim Capital, John brings a relational, strategic, and growth-oriented perspective to corporate development, partnerships, and business expansion initiatives.

Focus Areas

• Corporate development & strategic partnerships

• Market expansion & business growth strategy

• Startup and enterprise advisory support

• Brand development & organizational positioning

• Funding strategy & commercial negotiations

• Relationship-driven business development

• Cross-industry network cultivation

• Executive communication & leadership alignment

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