With more than 20 years of experience in the technology space, John understands the leadership qualities that drive digital transformation in product, platforms, cloud, data/analytics, ERP, e-commerce and information security, and routinely delivers highly successful candidates to his clients. John Milman is a sought-after member of the firm’s Technology & Digital Officer Practice, with particular expertise in software engineering-focused engagements. John leverages deep industry knowledge to advise clients, ranging from F50 to venture-backed companies, on transformational talent, culture and organizational design. He has recruited more than 400 technology executives for e-commerce, financial services, SaaS, retail, healthcare, industrial and consumer companies around the world. John is a multi-year recipient of Spencer Stuart’s prestigious Lou Rieger Quality Award, recognizing his tireless and exceptional client service skills. Expertise John specializes in functional leadership roles: Chief Information Officer Chief Product Officer Chief Information Security Officer Chief Technology Officer Chief Digital Officer VP of Engineering, Infrastructure and/or Architecture Recent work Advising a privately held business on the verge of IPO on how best to recruit a new CIO Assisting a newly recruited CTO build out a leadership team with exceptional leaders from historically underrepresented groups for roles such as vice president of data, engineering, security and infrastructure Helping a Midwest industrial company recruit a CTO from the West Coast to accelerate its digital and innovation strategy Co-leading a chief digital officer search for a global consumer business based in Asia Leading several technology executive assessments focused on transformational leadership for a global company in the midst of a large acquisition Previous experience Prior to transitioning into executive search, John advised companies on digital advertising as an account executive with Yahoo! John began his career in recruiting, working for early-stage and established digital and technology firms, such as comScore Networks. Education John graduated with a B.A. in speech communications from The University of Illinois and holds numerous technical certifications. Practice Areas Chief Information Officer Chief Technology Officer Digital Transformation Media Technology and Digital Officer Technology, Media & Telecommunications